MATRC

Neonatal Emergencies in the Prehospital Environment

Session 4 of Maternal Fetal Medicine Care in the Prehospital Setting is led by Dusty Lynn. This ECHO session focuses on the prehospital management of pregnant and postpartum patients, including safe transport considerations and recognition of life-threatening emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage. Participants will review pre-arrival preparation, key questions to assess active labor and imminent […]

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OB Emergencies for the EMS Provider

Session 3 of Maternal Fetal Medicine Care in the Prehospital Setting is led by Dr. Sarah Curry. This ECHO session reviews maternal care across the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, highlighting key pregnancy changes and high-risk conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, hypertension, diabetes, placenta previa, and placental abruption. It also covers delivery complications including shoulder dystocia, […]

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Foundations of Pediatric Emergency Assessment Part 1

Session 1 of Maternal Fetal Medicine Care in the Prehospital Setting is led by Dusty Lynn. This ECHO session reviews the approach to critically ill pediatric encounters, including scene prearrival preparation and situational awareness. Participants will walk through a structured ABC primary assessment, covering airway, breathing, circulation, and disability, with attention to airway noise, respiratory problems, […]

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Acute Alcohol Intoxication, Alcoholism, and Motivational Interviewing

Session 4 of Substance Abuse Disorder & Mental Health is led by Dr. Andrew Legan. The session reviews the epidemiology of alcohol use disorder, with a focus on alcohol intoxication and management in the emergency department. Participants will learn to recognize and treat alcohol withdrawal, apply the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol–Revised (CIWA-AR), and […]

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Delirium and Psychosis

Session 2 of Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health is led by Dr. Hema Kher. This ECHO session reviews the recognition and management of psychosis and delirium in acute care settings. Participants will learn to identify common symptoms of psychosis, explore underlying causes and diagnostic considerations, and review practical management strategies. The session also examines […]

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Suicidal Patients

Session 1 of Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health is led by Dr. Larry Merkel. This ECHO session examines the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicide, emphasizing how suicide risk is shaped by three core factors: thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and acquired capability. The session explores cultural variations in suicidal behavior, how to recognize “cries for help,” […]

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Acute Endocrine Emergencies

Session 2 of EMS Endocrine Management is led by Dr. Bill Brady. This ECHO session reviews endocrine emergencies including adrenal crisis, thyroid storm, myxedema coma, and pheochromocytoma–related hypertensive emergencies. Participants will explore underlying pathophysiology, including corticosteroid and thyroid hormone function, common causes and risk factors, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based acute management strategies. Through […]

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Diabetic Emergencies

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 […]

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Orthopedic Trauma Considerations for EMS Providers

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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