Session 2 of Neurological Emergencies is led by Dr. Patrick Harnett. This ECHO session explores an overview of seizures, including different seizure types and the distinction between focal and generalized seizures. It also examines how provoked seizures differ from epilepsy, why seizures can become medical emergencies, approaches to assessing and managing a seizing patient, the […]
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Session 1 of Neurological Emergencies is led by Dr. Hunter Hewitt. This ECHO session explores stroke mimics and stroke chameleons, including challenges in accurate diagnosis and the risks of administering excessive TNK. It also covers the role of MRI in stroke evaluation, the use of the HINTS examination, and application of the Los Angeles Prehospital […]
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Session 4 of Developments in Trauma Resuscitation and Management for EMS is led by Michael Carunchio. This ECHO session focuses on airway management in acute care, including intubation techniques, indications, and when to avoid intubation. It covers predicting and managing difficult airways, key anatomy and alignment, use of adjuncts like the bougie, and maneuvers such as […]
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Session 3 of Developments in Trauma Resuscitation and Management for EMS is led by Michael Carunchio. This ECHO session reviews core brain anatomy and the pathophysiology of neurotrauma, including brain swelling, herniation, and elevated intracranial pressure. It covers key management strategies such as reducing ICP, hyperventilation, airway and pain management, and blood pressure control, while also […]
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