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 6 is led by Dr. Catherine Varney. See bottom of description for accreditation info. This ECHO session examines how hormonal and physiological changes during the menopausal transition contribute to weight gain, altered body composition, and increased metabolic risk. The session reviews the epidemiology and prevalence of menopause-related weight gain and its associations with insulin resistance, […]
Session 1 of Telestroke and Telemedicine Practice is led by Dr. Nina Solenski. This ECHO session introduces the foundations and rapid growth of telehealth and telemedicine, clarifying their differences and highlighting how technologies like telestroke have transformed acute stroke care. The session covers the history and implementation of telestroke programs, practical tools like pilot checklists […]
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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Session 1 of Psychiatric Emergencies and Mental Health Resilience is led by Dr. Larry Merkel and Dr. Adeolu Keku, This ECHO session focuses on the prehospital care of patients experiencing suicidal crisis. The session features perspectives from EMS providers on their real-world experiences responding to suicidal patients and explores the clinical and cultural factors that influence […]
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Session 3 of Community Paramedicine is led by Betsy Peyton. This ECHO session introduces WellAWARE, a community health worker–led program designed to address local barriers to primary care by connecting patients with trusted, neighborhood-based support. The session outlines what makes WellAWARE distinctive, highlights the role and activities of community health workers, and explores how they help patients […]
