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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

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 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

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 Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) addresses emergency department management of submersion injuries in 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 credits. CME expires on 06/15/2025

This issue reviews history and physical examination findings associated with spinal epidural abscess, provides an approach to diagnostic studies, and discusses treatment options based on current evidence. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 06/01/2025.

Although rabies vaccine is rarely administered at urgent care centers, urgent care clinicians can play a role in the prevention of rabies before and after mammalian bites or exposures by identifying patients who require pre- or post-exposure prophylaxis. 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 06/01/2025.

Procedural sedation and analgesia are essential in emergency medicine. This issue reviews how to choose the optimal agents and procedures, individualized for each patient. 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 06/01/2025.