22. TEE for the Non-Cardiac Anesthesiologist: A Collaborative Episode with Dr. Jed Wolpaw (ACCRAC)

Dr. Andreas Plackis hosts a collaborative episode of TEE Time with Dr. Jed Wolpaw on ACCRAC about “TEE for the Non-Cardiac Anesthesiologist,” released June 27, 2026 as ACCRAC episode 337 (TEE Time Episode 22). Plackis describes developing TEE Time from a fellowship project at Vanderbilt to create concise, high-yield perioperative TEE resources. Discussion also revolves around TEE’s value in high-risk non-cardiac surgery and emergencies (severe hypotension, hypoxemia, cardiac arrest), growing use by ED physicians (resuscitative TEE) and intensivists, and why TEE can outperform TTE perioperatively (faster, better views, hands-free monitoring, no CPR interruption, procedural guidance for mechanical support). They discuss  rescue TEE goals, indications/contraindications, a PCARR framework, key initial views, completing a full exam, practical setup tips, and learning approach for beginners.

ACCRAC Podcast Link: https://accrac.com/episode-337-tee-for-the-non-cardiac-anesthesiologist-with-andreas-plackis/

• 00:00 Podcast Crossover Intro
• 01:19 Meet the Guest
• 02:07 Origin of TEE Time
• 04:41 Why TEE for Noncardiac
• 06:48 TEE Versus TTE
• 08:56 Rescue TEE Basics
• 10:28 Perioperative Considerations
• 11:51 Indications and Contraindications
• 13:30 PCARR Shock Framework
• 17:05 Rescue Protocol and Views
• 23:36 ECMO Screening Findings
• 24:14 Pro Tips for Tomorrow
• 25:58 Beginner Guide to Learn
• 29:08 Wrap Up and Recommendations
• 31:12 Final Thanks and Outro

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