The 2022 Lifelong Learning And Self-Assessment Study Guide - LLSA

About this Review

The 2022 LLSA Study Guide includes all of the resources you need to prep for the ABEM LLSA exam: a full reprint of every article on the 2022 LLSA reading list; a review of each article, with key points identified for efficient exam prep.

Features of the LLSA Study Guide

Key Points Highlighted in the Original Article Text

• Find pertinent information quickly to facilitate review of the information
• Supplement and support the key points noted in the review text

Bookmarks in the PDF

• Quickly locate the review or article that you want to study
• Navigate the PDF file with one easy click
• Mark pages for your own use and come back to them later

ABEM Quick Quiz

• Utilize these fill-in-the-blank questions at the beginning of each review to test your knowledge and improve material recall as you read the reviews
• Check the answers provided at the end of each review to aid in retention
• Quiz questions emphasize key points as determined by ABEM

Full article reprints

• Reprints of the articles as chosen by ABEM
• Key points highlighted within the original articles for quick review

Study Questions

• Sample questions to help you quiz yourself on your knowledge of the material
• Answers and explanations to the sample questions that drive home the main points

Article Critiques

• A summary of the article with critical discussion and critique of the article
• Additional information and resources not provided in the original articles that can be applied to practice
• Links to additional reading

Continuing Education Credits

• 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM

Related EB Medicine issues

• Links to other EB Medicine issues and topics providing you with a deeper dive into practice-changing content, with more detailed information on topics covered in the study guide.

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Review Modules

• Review 1: A multicenter randomized trial to evaluate a chemicalfirst or electrical-first cardioversion strategy for patients with uncomplicated acute atrial fibrillation
• Review 2: Clinical policy: critical issues in the evaluation and management of adult patients presenting to the emergency department with acute headache
• Review 3: Managing the breastfeeding patient in the emergency department
• Review 4: Imaging in suspected renal colic: systematic review of the literature and multispecialty consensus
• Review 5: Cerebral intraparenchymal hemorrhage: a review
• Review 6: 2019 American Heart Association focused update on pediatric advanced life support: an update to the American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care
• Review 7: Clinical practice guideline for emergency department procedural sedation with propofol: 2018 update
• Review 8: Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism with D-dimer adjusted to clinical probability
• Review 9: Randomized trial of three anticonvulsant medications for status epilepticus
• Review 10: Did this patient have cardiac syncope? The rational clinical examination systematic review

Information on the ABEM LLSA examination

• Depending on your recertification year, the LLSA examination is one of the components required for maintenance of certification (MOC) with the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM).
• The primary goal of the LLSA examination is to promote continuous learning by diplomates.
• ABEM facilitates this learning by identifying an annual set of LLSA readings to guide diplomates in self-study of recent EM literature. Readings are intended to address issues relevant to current clinical practice.
• EB Medicine’s study guide is created each year for emergency medicine physicians preparing for the ABEM examination required for maintenance of their certification.

Switching From LLSA to MyEMCert

ABEM has updated the recertification process with a transition to MyEMCert, and will no longer offer the LLSA exam after 2025. Additionally, the ConCert exam will no longer be available after 2022. For information on your recertification requirements (based on your recertification year), go to: ABEM Reqs

CME Information

• 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM included at no extra charge with your LLSA Study Guide
• Included as part of the 35 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4.5 stroke credits and 6 pharmacology credits.

Table of Contents

1. Article Citation
2. Synopsis
3. ABEM Quick Quiz
4. Discussion
5. Critique
6. ABEM Quick Quiz Answers
7. Key Points
8. Table
9. Original Article

1. Article Citation
2. Synopsis
3. ABEM Quick Quiz
4. Discussion
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5. Critique
6. References
7. Editor’s Note
8. ABEM Quick Quiz Answers
9. Key Points
10. Original Article

1. Citation
2. Synopsis
3. ABEM Quick Quiz
4. Discussion
5. Critique
6. ABEM Quick Quiz Answers
7. Key Points
8. Original Article

1. Article Citation
2. Synopsis
3. ABEM Quick Quiz
4. Discussion
5. Critique
6. ABEM Quick Quiz Answers
7. Key Points
8. Original Article

1. Article Citation
2. Synopsis
3. ABEM Quick Quiz
4. Discussion
5. Critique
6. References
7. Editor’s Note
8. ABEM Quick Quiz Answers
9. Key Points
10. Original Article

1. Article Citation
2. Synopsis
3. ABEM Quick Quiz
4. Discussion
5. Critique
6. References
7. Editor’s Note
8. ABEM Quick Quiz Answers
9. Key Points
10. Original Article

1. Article Citation
2. Synopsis
3. ABEM Quick Quiz
4. Discussion
5. Critique
6. References
7. ABEM Quick Quiz Answers
8. Key Points
9. Original Article

1. Article Citation
2. Synopsis
3. ABEM Quick Quiz
4. Discussion
5. Critique
6. ABEM Quick Quiz Answers
7. Key Points
8. Original Article

1. Article Citation
2. Synopsis
3. ABEM Quick Quiz
4. Discussion
5. Critique
6. ABEM Quick Quiz Answers
7. Key Points
8. Original Article

1. Article Citation
2. Synopsis
3. ABEM Quick Quiz
4. Discussion
5. Critique
6. ABEM Quick Quiz Answers
7. Key Points
8. References
9. Original Article

1. Article Citation
2. Synopsis
3. ABEM Quick Quiz
4. Discussion
5. Critique
6. Editor’s Note
7. ABEM Quick Quiz Answers
8. Key Points
9. Original Article

1. Article Citation
2. Synopsis
3. ABEM Quick Quiz
4. Discussion
5. Critique
6. ABEM Quick Quiz Answers
7. Key Points
8. Original Article