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Monthly Masterclass and Pediatric LIFT-ECHO Coming Soon

June 21, 2019
We are developing two additional intestinal failure ECHO projects: a Pediatric LIFT-ECHO, and a Masterclass LIFT-ECHO. Each will be held once a month, on the weeks in between LIFT-ECHO.

LIFT-ECHO is in Full Swing!

June 19, 2019
As of June 18th, LIFT-ECHO has held a total of four clinics, which means we are officially halfway through our first 8-session module! So far, the enthusiasm we’ve received from our spokes has far exceeded our expectations.

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Tuesday

Aug 20

1PM - 2PM ET

Surgery for Intestinal Failure

Didactic: 
Antonino Morabito, MD, FRCS
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  • Describe conventional surgical principles in preventing/managing short bowel syndrome/intestinal failure (SBS/IF)
  • Summarize specialized surgical procedures in SBS/IF
  • Evaluate outcomes for intestinal lengthening procedures

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Medical Management of Intestinal Failure

Kelly Tappenden, PhD, RD
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  • Describe the role of medical management of short bowel syndrome/intestinal failure (SBS/IF)
  • Identify when to use anti-diarrheals in SBS/IF
  • Determine the appropriateness of using growth factor therapy in overall medical management of SBS/IF
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Nutritional Management of Intestinal Failure

Maria Karimbakas, RD
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  • Describe the diet principles that have been successful in the management of short bowel syndrome/intestinal failure (SBS/IF)
  • Determine when to utilize oral rehydration solutions in SBS/IF
  • Evaluate the outcomes of dietary management in overall care of SBS/IF
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