Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5603217 | Heart Rhythm | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The 18Fr esophageal stethoscope has a significantly slower time response compared to the 9Fr esophageal probe. In the clinical setting, this might result in a considerable underestimation of the luminal esophageal temperature with potentially fatal consequences.
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Authors
Carola MD, PhD, Moustapha MD, Sanghamitra MD, MS, FHRS, Chintan MD, FHRS, Rong MD, FHRS, Amin MD, CCDS, FHRS, J. David MD, FHRS, G. Joseph MD, FHRS, Patrick M. MD, FHRS, Rodney P. MD, FHRS, Javier E. MD, Luigi MD, PhD, FHRS, Dhanunjaya R. MD, FHRS,