ED patients experiencing trauma or serious medical events may be at risk for PTSD. This issue presents strategies for screening, referral, and psychological first aid. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Trauma CME credits and 4 Behavioral Health CME credits. CME expires on 01/01/2026.

This issue reviews the current recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients who present to urgent care with acute bronchiolitis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 01/01/2026.

This issue reviews evidence-based approaches to assessment and management of pain in pediatric patients, with a focus on optimizing nonopioid pain management as a first approach and using opioid medications safely, when appropriate. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Pain Management credits, 4 Controlled Substances credits, 4 Pharmacology credits, and 1 Addiction Disorders credit. CME expires on 01/01/2026

With evolving research on the causes of pelvic inflammatory disease, emergency clinicians must recognize and treat PID according to the latest evidence and guidelines. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease CME credits and 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 12/01/2025.

This issue reviews the current diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for the management of patients who present to urgent care with influenza-like illness. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires 12/01/2025.

This issue reviews acute cerebellar ataxia, anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis, and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. The common presentations, evaluation, and management of these conditions in the emergency department are discussed. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 12/01/2025

Patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies can present with complications including bleeding, dislodgment, obstruction, and infection, requiring quick intervention in the ED. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 11/01/2025.

This issue reviews recommendations for the evidence-based evaluation and risk stratification of patients with chest pain who present to urgent care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires 11/01/2025.

This issue provides guidance for managing septic shock in children, with a focus on early recognition and appropriate resuscitation. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 11/01/2025

This course reviews emergency department management of traumatic pneumothorax; recommendations for the evaluation, cleansing, and repair of acute traumatic wounds; the most recent evidence on diagnosis and management of rib fractures; and initial ED management evaluation of the type of severe spinal cord injury or fracture and choosing immobilization, imaging, and referral. Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers receive this content & CME Credit absolutely free! Log in to your subscription or subscribe now to gain instant access.

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Angioedema can cause life-threatening airway compromise, and determining the cause is essential to timely management. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 10/01/2025.

This issue reviews the evaluation and management of pharyngitis in urgent care, including the indications for testing and treatment for group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires 10/01/2025.

This issue provides an evidence-based approach to management of fever in children aged 3 to 36 months, focusing primarily on fever without a source. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credit. CME expires on 10/01/2025

This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews imaging recommendations and interpretations in pediatric thoracic and abdominal injuries. 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 09/15/2025

When a patient presents to the ED in cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest – including those who have implanted mechanical circulatory support devices – prompt diagnosis and treatment is essential to reduce mortality and improve patient outcomes. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2025.

Urinary tract infection is a common presentation in urgent care, but complications, atypical presentations, UTI mimics, and antibiotic resistance can present management challenges. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires 09/01/2025.

This issue provides guidance for a systematic eye examination and offers recommendations for immediate management of pediatric ocular trauma in the emergency department. Indications for emergent versus urgent ophthalmology referral are also discussed. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME and 0.25 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 09/01/2025

For patients presenting with syncope, dyspnea, edema, tachycardia, or chest pain, determining a potentially valvular origin is a key part of management. This issue reviews the signs, symptoms, and findings in aortic and mitral stenosis and regurgitation. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 08/01/2025.

This issue reviews the current evidence for the evaluation, cleansing, and repair of wounds and lacerations in the urgent care setting. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires 08/01/2025.

This issue reviews the current evidence for initial assessment and acute management of firearm injuries to the extremities of pediatric patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME and 0.5 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 08/01/2025

The 2022 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment Study is designed to prepare emergency medicine physicians to pass the ABEM LLSA exam as well as update you on current topics in emergency medicine. Includes 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 20 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 stroke credits, 2 ethics/end-of-life care/terminally ill care/palliative care credits, 2 controlled substances credits, 2 trauma credits, 6 pharmacology credits, and 2 infectious disease credits. CME expires on 07/01/2025.

Quickly differentiating anaphylaxis from lower-risk allergic reactions in the ED is essential for patient safety and comfort. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 07/01/2025.

This issue reviews the evidence-based recommendations for urgent care management of thermal burns, including sunburn. 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 07/01/2025.

This issue reviews the ways in which children and adolescents are trafficked, important indicators for trafficking, and best practice recommendations for addressing suspected or confirmed trafficking based on current evidence. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Human Trafficking CME credits and 4 Ethics CME credits. CME expires on 07/01/2025