For patients presenting to the ED with effects of cannabinoid and synthetic cannabinoid use, management options should be tailored to the history of symptoms and potentially dangerous conditions. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Substance Use Disorders CME credits and 4 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 12/01/2028.

ED patients with symptoms of alcohol withdrawal require stepwise management to reduce the occurrence of seizures, hallucinosis, and delirium tremens. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Substance Use Disorders CME credits and 4 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 11/01/2028.

This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews ED management of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, an uncommon cause of stroke. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke credits. CME expires on 10/01/2028.

Adrenal insufficiency has many causes and triggers, from autoimmune conditions to chronic corticosteroid use, and it can present with vague and subtle symptoms. When suspected in the ED, swift treatment can prevent adrenal crisis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 10/01/2028.

Effective ED management of status epilepticus includes an algorithmic approach to termination of seizures as well as management of the underlying cause: acute, nonacute, or chronic. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2028.

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the latest guidelines on managing patients with difficult airways in the ED, the components of a successful difficult airway program, and how to implement a difficult airway response program in a community hospital setting. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 08/15/2028.

Early diagnosis and treatment of sepsis is key to survival, and the evolution of definitions, guidelines, and treatment protocols continues to influence ED management. This issue reviews the latest evidence on the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis in the ED. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Infectious Disease and 2 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 08/01/2028.

Hand and wrist injuries can result in significant morbidity and disability if not managed promptly in the ED, with timely follow-up and specialist referral. This issue reviews common injuries and discusses appropriate disposition of patients with hand injuries. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 07/01/2028

Thyroid emergencies are potentially life-threatening clinical diagnoses. This issue presents the most common comorbidities and physical findings seen in patients with decompensated hypothyroidism and thyroid storm. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 06/01/2028

ED management of patients with the chronic neurologic diseases, Parkinson, myasthenia gravis, and multiple sclerosis, requires targeted management strategies based on patient history and disease course. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 05/01/2028

Sodium disorders can have a wide range of etiologies, including medical conditions, drugs, and environmental stresses. Prompt interpretation and analysis of laboratory results will direct management. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 04/01/2028.

For patients with knee pain, ruling out dangerous causes with appropriate testing and follow-up can contribute to increased patient comfort as well as healthcare cost savings. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 03/01/2028

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the latest evidence on managing mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, in the ED. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 02/15/2028

This issue reviews the evidence on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with suspected traumatic intracranial hemorrhage. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 02/01/2028

Patients with alkali caustic exposure require prompt evaluation for classification of their injuries to determine the need for imaging, intubation, or surgical intervention. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 01/01/2028

Mesenteric ischemia, a potentially deadly cause of abdominal pain, can present as 1 of 4 different subtypes, requiring swift ED resuscitation and referral. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 12/01/2027

Low back pain is usually due to benign causes, but emergency clinicians must be able to identify red flag causes of pain in order to avoid patient morbidity, disability, and mortality. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 11/01/2027

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the latest evidence on managing maxillofacial trauma in the ED. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 10/15/2027.

Appendicitis and diverticulitis are frequent causes of abdominal pain in the ED. This issue reviews the latest evidence on imaging, antibiotics, and disposition of these common conditions. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 10/01/2027

This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the evaluation and management of stroke in the setting of drug intoxication and substance use disorder. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke credits, 2 Substance Use credits, and 1 Controlled Substances credit. CME expires on 09/15/2027.

This issue focuses on best practices for quick recognition and reporting of suspected abuse or neglect of elderly ED patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Domestic Violence CME credits and 4 Geriatrics CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 09/01/2027

Patients with sickle cell disease require prompt ED management for pain crises and potentially life-threatening complications. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 08/01/2027.

This issue reviews best practice management of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients presenting to the ED with complications of dialysis as well as conditions related to their end-stage renal disease. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 07/01/2027.

This issue provides guidance on managing ED patients with opioid overdose and withdrawal, best-practice recommendations on assessing patient readiness for medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and initiation strategies for MOUD. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Substance Use Disorders CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 06/01/2027. This CME activity is eligible for 4 credit hours toward the United States Department Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) requirements.

This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the use of ultrasound in acute stroke, with a focus on applications of interest to emergency clinicians. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke CME credits. CME expires on 05/15/2027.