Pearls

This issue discusses materials, methods, and monitoring for pediatric patients undergoing nerve blocks in the emergency department. Recognition and management of local anesthetic systemic toxicity syndrome and special considerations for pediatric patients are also reviewed. 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 4 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 05/01/2025

Patients with closed head injury (CHI) who present to UC require careful evaluation for any high-risk factors requiring imaging or ED transfer. This course reviews clinical guidelines and decision rules as well as recommendations for discharge. 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 05/01/2025.

Review the most current information on ED management of skin and soft-tissue infection, including dangerous necrotizing infections. 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 1 Pharmacology CME credit. CME expires on 05/01/2025.

The most common discharge diagnosis for children who present to urgent care with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea is acute gastroenteritis. This course reviews urgent care evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and management of pediatric acute gastroenteritis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credit and 2 Infectious disease CME credits. CME expires 04/15/2025.

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) addresses emergency department management of traumatic pneumothorax. 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 04/15/2025.

This issue reviews lead poisoning in pediatric patients, including key signs and symptoms, management in the emergency department, and formulation of a safe discharge plan. 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. CME expires on 04/01/2025

Management of the syncopal patient in the UC setting requires distinguishing life-threatening causes from benign ones. Learn the common causes of syncope and the best tools for evaluating syncopal patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires 4/1/2025.

When a patient presents to the ED and meningitis or encephalitis are suspected, prompt, evidence-based testing and treatment are required. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease CME credit. CME expires on 04/01/2025

This issue reviews the performance characteristics of lactate, C-reactive protein, ferritin, and procalcitonin in potential bacterial meningitis, common bacterial infections, and appendicitis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 03/01/2025.

Postpartum patients may present with varied signs and symptoms for weeks after a normal delivery. This issue uses a symptom-focused approach in identifying life-threatening causes. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Pharmacology CME credit. CME expires on 03/01/2025