Sessions Schedule

Three video-conferencing sessions a month

Every 1st and 2nd Tuesday of the month
1:00 – 2:00pm Eastern Time US

Virtual TeleECHO clinics will be available to anyone interested in participating. These free sessions are fully HIPAA-compliant and supported by Zoom. There are no prerequisites to join.

Please REGISTER to participate in LIFT-ECHO sessions.

Breakdown of a LIFT-ECHO 60-minute session

Upcoming Session

Feb4

Avoiding Use of Long Term PN in Patients without Intestinal Failure

Expert:  Dr. Alexandre Dreant, Dr. Stephane Schneider
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Identify criteria for diagnosing intestinal failure.
  2. Explore strategies to minimize unnecessary PN use.
  3. Promote multidisciplinary care to optimize nutrition.
Feb11

Enteral Autonomy and Survival in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

Expert:  Dr. Simon Horslen
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Define enteral autonomy and its significance in pediatric intestinal failure.
  2. Identify factors influencing enteral autonomy and long-term survival in pediatric patients.
  3. Explore strategies to promote enteral autonomy and improve outcomes in pediatric intestinal failure.
Mar4

Medical Management of Intestinal Failure Based on Anatomy

Expert:  Dr. Tim Vanuytsel
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Recognize the impact of anatomy on intestinal failure management.
  2. Explore tailored medical therapies based on anatomical variations.
  3. Optimize outcomes through anatomy-specific management strategies.
Mar11

Use of Growth Factors in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

Expert:  TBD
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Understand the role of growth factors in pediatric intestinal failure management.
  2. Identify the different growth factors used and their mechanisms of action.
  3. Evaluate the clinical benefits and risks of growth factor therapy in pediatric patients.
Apr1

What Have We Learnt About GLP-2 Use: The French National Experience

Expert:  Francisca Joly, MD, PhD
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Review the French National experience with GLP-2 in intestinal failure management.
  2. Analyze the outcomes and insights gained from GLP-2 use in French cohort studies.
  3. Discuss the implications of the French experience for future GLP-2 treatment strategies.
Apr8

Updates in Pediatric Intestinal Transplantation

Expert:  Dr. George Mazariegos
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Review current indications for pediatric intestinal transplantation.
  2. Discuss advancements in surgical techniques and immunosuppression.
  3. Examine outcomes and emerging trends in pediatric intestinal transplantation.
May6

Individualizing Goals of GLP-2 Based on Anatomy

Expert:  Dr. Simon Gabe
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Understand the role of anatomy in GLP-2 therapy.
  2. Align GLP-2 treatment goals with individual anatomical features.
  3. Optimize GLP-2 outcomes through personalized care plans.
May13

Choice of Lipid Emulsions in the Current Era

Expert:  Dr. Kathleen Gura
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Understand the differences between available lipid emulsions.
  2. Evaluate the clinical indications for selecting specific lipid emulsions.
  3. Optimize lipid therapy based on patient-specific needs and current evidence.
Jun3

Metabolic Balance Studies in Intestinal Failure

Expert:  Dr. Palle Jeppesen, Dr. Tim Vanuytsel, Dr. Astrid Verbiest
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Understand the role of metabolic balance studies in intestinal failure.
  2. Interpret metabolic data to guide nutritional management.
  3. Apply metabolic study findings to optimize patient care.
Jun10

CLABSI Prevention in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

Expert:  Dr. Ethan Mezoff
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Identify the primary inpatient CLABSI surveillance network
  2. Compare current to previous CLABSI rates (approx.) among children with intestinal failure
  3. Discuss medical literature supporting the use of ethanol locking and current limitations
Jul1

Mistakes to Avoid in Managing Intestinal Failure

Expert:  Dr. Simon Gabe
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Describe the principles in managing chronic intestinal failure
  2. Summarize the common pitfalls in managing CIF
  3. Summarize outcomes for CIF
Jul8

Management of the Central Line for the Pediatric Patient

Expert:  Dr. Danielle Wendel
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Specify preferred central access type and routine care for children with intestinal failure.
  2. Summarize the routine care needs for central venous access
  3. Utilize strategies to optimize prevention and early recognition of complications associated with central venous access in children with intestinal failure

During each session, one or two cases will be presented, each for about 5 minutes. Each case will be followed by 20-25 minutes of group discussion regarding the specifics of the case, with direct and specific input from a multi-disciplinary team of experts, the ‘hub’. The sessions will then be capped off with a 15 to 20-minute didactic presentation, from one of many experts on a relevant topic relevant. Experts include but are not limited to: gastroenterologists, surgeons, nutritionists, nurse specialists, pharmacists, and social workers.

Benefits

  • Free training without travel
  • Real-time access to specialty consultation
  • Further development of best practices in IF treatment
  • Decrease liability through peer review
  • Opportunity to engage and grow your own professional network

Topics

  • Intestinal failure (adult or pediatric)
  • Short bowel syndrome
  • TPN management
  • Abdominal catastrophes
  • Intestinal transplant
  • Complex patient cases

…and much more!