Effects of Hemodynamic Monitoring Using the ImaCor Single Use Transesophageal Echocardiography Probe in Critically Ill Patients

The ImaCor ClariTEE (hTEE) device is a transesophageal echocardiography system. It produces a single-plane two-dimensional image. The ImaCor probe is a 5.5 mm detachable probe; it can remain in situ for up to 72h and allows for reassessment of the patient's hemodynamic progress and the effect of selected interventions at any time. The probe is connected to a dedicated echocardiographic system which allows the for the recording of digital loops and performance of basic two-dimensional measurements. ImaCorPM subjects will receive echocardiography-guided hemodynamic management (hTEE) at the time of inclusion, at the time of occurrence of defined new organ system deterioration and/or at least every 4 hours during the first 72h after study inclusion or until one of the following events occurs: study primary endpoints reached, patient is extubated, withdrawal of active treatment.

The ImaCor ClariTEE (hTEE) device is a transesophageal echocardiography system. It produces a single-plane two-dimensional image. The ImaCor probe is a 5.5 mm detachable probe; it can remain in situ for up to 72h and allows for reassessment of the patient's hemodynamic progress and the effect of selected interventions at any time. The probe is connected to a dedicated echocardiographic system which allows the for the recording of digital loops and performance of basic two-dimensional measurements. ImaCorSM subjects will receive echocardiography-guided hemodynamic management (hTEE) at the time of inclusion, follow-up assessment intervals are at the discretion of the treating physician for the first 72h after study inclusion. hTEE monitoring is discontinued if one of the following events occurs: study primary endpoints reached, patient is extubated, withdrawal of active treatment.

Group Control protocolized monitoring (ControlPM) will receive any hemodynamic monitoring of choice of the treating physician except ImaCor. Protocolized hemodynamic assessments will be performed at the time of inclusion, at the time of occurrence of defined new organ system deterioration or at least every 4 hours for the first 72h after study inclusion. Protocolized monitoring is discontinued if one of the following events occurs: study primary endpoints reached, patient is extubated, withdrawal of active treatment.

Group Control standard monitoring (ControlSM) will receive any hemodynamic monitoring of choice of the treating physician except ImaCor. Protocolized hemodynamic assessments will be performed at the time of inclusion, follow-up measurement intervals are at the discretion of the treating physician for the first 72h. Data collection from standard monitoring is discontinued if one of the following events occurs: study primary endpoints reached, patient is extubated, withdrawal of active treatment.