About diagnosing air embolism with transesophageal echocardiography, which of the following is false –
Transesophageal echocardiography does not interfere with doppler when used together. Infact, Doppler modalities are generally available on modern transesophageal echocardiography system to increase its effectiveness.
TEE is the most sensitive investigation for air embolism.
It can quantify the volume of air embolised
It is a very sensitive investigation
Continuous monitoring is needed to detect venous embolism
Interferes with doppler when used together