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This issue provides evidence-based recommendations for the recognition, diagnosis, and management of intracranial hemorrhage following intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke, including diagnostic workup, reversal agents, blood pressure management, and escalation of care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke CME credits and 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 08/01/2029.

This issue provides an evidence-based approach to the assessment and management of acute abdominal pain in preverbal and nonverbal children in the emergency department, with guidance on behavioral pain assessment, effective use of parental input, and a graduated approach to pain management. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Pain Management CME credits and 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 08/01/2029.

This issue provides evidence-based recommendations for the urgent care evaluation and management of patients with a history of bariatric surgery, including recognition of procedure-specific early and late complications and emergency conditions that require immediate transfer. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 08/01/2029

This Trauma EXTRA supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides an evidence-based review of the diagnosis and management of pediatric cervical spine injuries in the emergency department, covering prehospital care, spinal immobilization, clinical decision-making rules, imaging strategies, and initial ED treatment. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma credits. CME expires on 07/15/2029.

This issue provides an evidence-based review of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) and offers guidance for recognition and management in the emergency department. 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 07/01/2029.

This issue provides an evidence-based review of tranexamic acid (TXA) for the management of acute hemorrhage in pediatric patients and offers guidance for its use across a range of bleeding scenarios in the emergency department.. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 07/01/2029.

This issue provides an evidence-based review of drug-induced skin reactions and offers guidance for identification and management 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 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 07/01/2029

This issue reviews the diagnosis and management of heat-related illness, from heat cramps and heat exhaustion to life-threatening heat stroke, with evidence-based guidance on cooling methods, complication management, and disposition. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 06/01/2029.

This issue reviews the evaluation and management of common congenital and acquired pediatric penile problems in the emergency department. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Trauma CME credit and 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 06/01/2029.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, and urgent care clinicians play a critical role in stabilizing acute exacerbations and guiding long-term management. This issue reviews the urgent care management of acute asthma exacerbations in urgent care. 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 06/01/2029

This issue reviews the evaluation and management of 4 potentially life-threatening infections in returning travelers: malaria, dengue, enteric fever, and leptospirosis. 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, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 05/01/2029.

This issue reviews the most common sentinel injuries in infants and provides an evidence-based approach for the workup and management of infants with sentinel injuries in the emergency department. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits and 4 Child Abuse CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 05/01/2029.

Acute bronchitis is a clinical diagnosis that does not require laboratory testing or prescription medications. This issue reviews the urgent care evaluation and management of acute bronchitis in urgent care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Infectious Disease CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 05/01/2029

Wide complex tachycardia is a high-risk clinical presentation for which accurate diagnosis is essential. This issue presents an evidence-based approach to differentiation and management in the emergency department. 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 04/01/2029.

This issue reviews the clinical indications for thoracostomy and thoracotomy in pediatric patients, outlines procedural considerations, and discusses potential complications in the emergency department. 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 04/01/2029

The use of weight loss medications is increasing. This issue reviews the urgent care evaluation and management of the complications that can arise from the use of weight loss medications. 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 04/01/2029

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the latest guidelines and best practices in managing patients with renal and genitourinary trauma. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma credits. CME expires on 03/23/2029.

Severe traumatic brain injury remains a leading global cause of death and long-term disability. This issue highlights critical early interventions and evolving best practices that can shape patient outcomes. 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 03/01/2029

This issue provides an evidence-based approach for emergency management of children with medical complexity who use 3 commonly encountered technologies: tracheostomies, enteral feeding tubes, and cerebrospinal fluid shunts. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 03/01/2029

This issue reviews the management of marine life injuries and envenomations 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 2 Trauma CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 03/01/2029

Acute coronary occlusion is a life-threatening condition that may not be identified by traditional STEMI criteria. This issue explains the ECG patterns of STEMI equivalents and other conditions that should prompt evaluation for timely reperfusion. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 02/01/2029

This issue constructs a framework for initial emergency department evaluation and management of children with fever lasting ≥5 days and fever of unknown origin lasting ≥8 days. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Infectious Disease CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 02/01/2029

This issue reviews the evaluation and management of constipation presenting in the urgent care setting. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 02/01/2029

Syphilis can present in many forms, depending on the stage of infection, and swift recognition and targeted testing is paramount to prevent long-term morbidity and public health impacts. 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 3 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 01/01/2029

This issue reviews the most recent updates in the evaluation of the pediatric patient with dehydration, offers guidance on the use of scoring systems to estimate the degree of dehydration, and provides recommendations for a systematic approach to manage these patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 0.5 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 01/01/2029