Session 1 of EMS Endocrine Management is led by Dr. George Lindbeck. This ECHO session introduces diabetes, starting with the basics of what it is, the different types, and how glucose and insulin work in the body. It reviews the importance of hemoglobin A1c, the prevalence of diabetes, and its broad impact on patients’ overall […]
Session 4 of Wilderness and Austere Medicine is led by Dr. Christy Collins. This ECHO session emphasizes the importance of effective prehospital orthopedic care and its impact on patient outcomes. It reviews how to recognize and manage extremity fractures, including key steps before immobilization, principles of proper splinting, realignment considerations, and post-immobilization care. The session […]
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Session 2 of Wilderness and Austere Medicine is led by Dr. Avery Michienzi. This ECHO session reviews snakebite epidemiology and common species in the United States, along with key identification and prevention strategies. It covers first aid management, including pressure immobilization and symptom recognition, and outlines prehospital and hospital treatment approaches. The session also explains […]
Session 1 of Wildnerness and Austere Medicine is led by Dr. Duncan Carlton. This ECHO session defines austere care and explores how it differs across military and civilian contexts. Participants examine scenarios ranging from battlefield medicine to rural and resource-limited civilian settings, as well as situations where hospital systems are strained. The discussion introduces a […]
Session 4 of Telestroke and Telemedicine Practice is led by Brett Schneider, Christine Buttenshaw, and Angel Talana. This ECHO session reviews the TJEMS EMS stroke/TIA guidelines and explores telemedicine-enabled prehospital stroke care, including iTREAT activation and a detailed case study. It examines prehospital telestroke using Pulsara covering background, workflow, EMS and patient benefits, supporting data, […]
Session 3 of Telestroke and Telemedicine Practice is led by Dr. Laetitia Yperzeele. This ECHO session explores introduces the stroke rescue chain and explores the role of prehospital telestroke, including its goals and structure. It examines remote and unassisted neurological assessments via telemedicine, reviews pilot study findings, and evaluates the user-friendliness and acceptability of teleconsultation systems. […]
Session 2 of Telestroke and Telemedicine Practice is led by Dr. James Grotta. This ECHO session explores how mobile stroke units (MSUs) function as a triage tool, using stroke severity to guide decisions and emphasizing that severe strokes require time-based routing. It reviews evidence from randomized stroke triage trials and highlights the strong association between […]
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Session 3 of Psychiatric First Aid for First Responders is led by Dr. Adeolu Keku and Dr. Catherine Zisk. This ECHO session reviews the recognition and management of panic attacks in emergency settings. The session outlines common physical and psychological symptoms, explores reasons patients may present with panic-related distress, and provides practical strategies for addressing […]
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Session 4 of Psychiatric First Aid for First Responders is led by Yvonne Slagle. This ECHO session explores mental health literacy and resilience for EMS providers, introducing the stress continuum, compassion fatigue, and strategies for recognizing emotional strain. The session emphasizes building emotional awareness, developing a personal resilience plan, and using self-care tools and support systems […]
Session 2 of Psychiatric First Aid for First Responders is led by Dr. Larry Merkel and Dr. Adeolu Keku. This ECHO session reviews the recognition and management of psychiatric decompensation in prehospital settings, highlighting common presentations, safety considerations, and effective communication strategies. The session emphasizes empathetic assessment, key questions to ask, and clearly sharing observations to […]
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