Feasibility and Operator-Reported Utility of Transesophageal Lung Ultrasound As an Adjunct to Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Evaluation of Shock: A Multicenter Observational Study

The authors aimed to evaluate the feasibility and diagnostic utility of integrating transesophageal lung ultrasound (TELUS) with resuscitative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in assessing mechanically ventilated adults with shock. The study found that TELUS significantly improved the identification of shock etiology compared to TEE alone, although changes in clinical management did not reach statistical significance. The findings suggest that TELUS can be effectively incorporated into TEE procedures, warranting further research to explore its potential clinical benefits.