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

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
Aug12

Health Equity in Pediatric Intestinal Failure: What the Data Reveal and How Our Field Can Respond

Expert:  Dr. Susan Gutierrez
Learning objectives for this presentation:

  1. Examine data highlighting disparities in care and outcomes among pediatric IF patients.

  2. Identify drivers of health inequity

  3. Evaluate approaches to advance health equity in the treatment and management of pediatric IF
Sep9

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.
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.

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!