Sessions Schedule

Two 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

Upcoming Session

Sep11

CIIRTA 2025 Presents: LIFT-ECHO Live!

Expert:  Dr. Simon Gabe
Learning objectives for this presentation:

As part of CIIRTA 2025, LIFT-ECHO will be hosting a special in-person session, featuring a didactic presentation for Dr. Simon Gabe entitled "Mistakes to Avoid In Intestinal Failure" followed by one adult and one pediatric case presenation. 
Oct14

Nutritional Monitoring in Pediatric Intestinal Failure

Expert:  Dr. Conrad Cole
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Understand the key components of nutritional monitoring in pediatric intestinal failure.
  2. Identify appropriate biomarkers and assessment tools for tracking nutritional status.
  3. Apply strategies to optimize nutritional support and outcomes in pediatric patients.
Nov11

Intestinal Failure in the NICU

Expert:  Dr. Muralidhar Premkumar
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Recognize the clinical signs and causes of intestinal failure in the NICU.
  2. Discuss management strategies for infants with intestinal failure in the NICU setting.
  3. Implement early interventions to improve outcomes and minimize complications in NICU patients.
Dec9

Pancreatic Enzymes in Short Bowel Syndrome

Expert:  Dr. Nina Sainath
Learning objectives for this presentation:

  1. Review the role of pancreatic enzymes in digestion and nutrient absorption in short bowel syndrome.

  2. Discuss common pancreatic enzyme deficiencies and their clinical implications in SBS patients.

  3. Assess current practices for pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy in managing SBS.
Jan13

SIBO in Intestinal Failure

Expert:  Dr. Nikhil Pai
Learning objectives for this presentation:
  1. Understand the pathophysiology and risk factors for small bowel bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in intestinal failure.
  2. Identify clinical signs and diagnostic approaches for SIBO in affected patients.
  3. Explore treatment strategies to manage SIBO and improve patient outcomes.

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!