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[Intraoperative echocardiography guidelines in Brazil - Is it time for a task force?]

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Intraoperative echocardiography is established in Brazilian anesthesiology, with over 200 professionals trained since 2011. Development of national guidelines with the Brazilian Society of Cardiology is recommended.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Anesthesiology
  • Medical Education
  • Clinical Guidelines

Background:

  • Intraoperative echocardiography (IOE) has been a focus of continuing education by the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA) since 2011 via the IOE Course (ETI/SBA).
  • Despite its integration into anesthesiology practice in Brazil, there is a lack of established policies regarding expertise, training, and inter-societal recognition, particularly with the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To contextualize the current state of anesthesiology in intraoperative echocardiography within Brazil.
  • To advocate for the formation of a joint Task Force with the SBC to develop national guidelines for IOE.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the historical involvement of anesthesiology in IOE in Brazil, dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.
  • Highlighting the formalization of IOE training through the ETI/SBA Course initiated in 2011.
  • Noting the dissemination of the course and participation of over 200 anesthesiologists, primarily in cardiac surgery.

Main Results:

  • Intraoperative echocardiography is an integrated component of anesthesiology practice in Brazil.
  • The ETI/SBA Course has successfully provided continuing education to a significant number of anesthesiologists.

Conclusions:

  • While IOE is a reality in Brazilian anesthesiology, a comprehensive national guideline is currently lacking.
  • Establishing a Task Force with the Brazilian Society of Cardiology is crucial for developing official Brazilian Guidelines on Intraoperative Echocardiography, mirroring international practices.