Session 8 of Obesity Management is led by Dr. Anshu Gupta. See bottom of description for accreditation info. This ECHO session explores the role of pharmacotherapy in the management of adolescent obesity. The session reviews the prevalence of pediatric obesity, highlights key guidance from the AAP pediatric obesity guidelines, and explores how anti-obesity medications can be […]
Session 3 of Novel and Emerging Technologies is led by Dr. Harrison Brookeman. This ECHO session explores the growing role of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in emergency and prehospital care. It reviews why ultrasound is increasingly used in the field, key EMS applications such as identifying tamponade, hypovolemia, tension pneumothorax, thrombosis, and internal hemorrhage, and evidence […]
Session 2 of Novel and Emerging Technologies is led by Dr. Kat Fivelstad. This ECHO session explores emerging innovations shaping the future of emergency and prehospital care. Topics include heads-up CPR and prehospital whole blood transfusion initiatives, as well as new transportation tools such as drones for search and rescue, disaster response, and improving rural […]
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Session 9 of Obesity Management is led by Dr. Jennifer Kirby. See bottom of description for accreditation info. This ECHO session focuses on understanding and managing the side effects associated with anti-obesity medications. The session reviews common gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal side effects patients may experience, including those related to incretin-based therapies, phentermine, and the bupropion/naltrexone […]
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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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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Session 3 of Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health is led by Dr. Avery Michienzi. This ECHO session reviews drugs of abuse and their historical context, with a focus on recognizing and managing toxicologic emergencies. Participants will learn how to assess scene safety, gather a focused history, perform a targeted toxicology exam, and identify key […]
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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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
