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Emergency Department Management of Patients With Rectal Bleeding Date Release: Sep 2023 Rectal bleeding is a common, though distressing, complaint that may be benign or may be caused by a life-threatening condition. Determining the source of the bleeding is imperative to ensure prompt, appropriate treatment. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2026.
Pediatric Orthopedic Injuries: Evidence-Based Management in the Urgent Care (Trauma CME and Pain Management CME) Date Release: Sep 2023 Management of upper and lower extremity fractures in children often requires awareness of age-specific injury patterns and conditions. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma and .25 Pain Management CME credits. CME expires on 09/01/2026.
Emergency Department Evaluation and Management of Nonaccidental Trauma in Pediatric Patients (Trauma CME) Date Release: Sep 2023 This issue offers evidence-based recommendations for the identification and management of nonaccidental trauma in children. 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 09/01/2026.
Mammalian Bite Wounds in Children: Evidence-Based Management in the Emergency Department - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME and Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Sep 2023 This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews evidence-based recommendations for the ED management of mammalian bites 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 and .25 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 09/01/2026.
Evidence-Based Management of Pulmonary Embolism in the Emergency Department Date Release: Aug 2023 The typical symptoms of pulmonary embolism – chest pain and dyspnea – can signal many other medical conditions, making swift identification of patient risk factors and the use of clinical pretest probability scoring systems essential for improving patient outcomes. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 08/01/2026.
Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of the Red Eye (Infectious Disease and Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Aug 2023 The causes of red eye presentations in urgent care can range from benign to vision threatening. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Infectious Disease and .25 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 08/01/2026.
Emergency Department Management of Children With Macrocephaly Date Release: Aug 2023 This issue discusses the evaluation and management of pediatric patients with macrocephaly in the emergency medicine setting, providing an evidence-based framework to recognition, initial assessment, and disposition of the child with a large head. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 08/01/2026.
Emergency Department Management of Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage - Stroke EXTRA Supplement (Stroke CME and Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Jul 2023 This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews evidence-based recommendations for the ED evaluation and management of patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke and .5 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 07/20/2026.
Diagnosing and Treating Pericarditis and Myocarditis in the Emergency Department Date Release: Jul 2023 Pericarditis and myocarditis can present with chest pain, dyspnea, and fatigue, making them difficult to distinguish from ACS and heart failure. With many different causes, both infectious and noninfectious, a thorough history and examination can narrow the differential. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 07/01/2026.
Management of Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections in Urgent Care (Infectious Disease CME and Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Jul 2023 This issue reviews the current evidence on evaluation and management of skin and soft-tissue infections, including identification cellulitis, abscess, and 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 and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 07/01/2026.
Emergency Department Management of Pediatric Acute Asthma: An Evidence-Based Review (Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Jul 2023 This issue reviews evidence-based approaches to emergency department management of moderate to severe acute asthma in pediatric patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Pharmacology CME credit. CME expires on 07/01/2026.
Hypertensive Emergencies: Guidelines and Best-Practice Recommendations (Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Jun 2023 Knowing whether and how to treat hypertensive patients in the ED is challenging, and interpretation of guidelines is vital to improve patient outcomes. 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 06/01/2026.
Tick-Borne Illness: A Diagnostic Approach for the Urgent Care Clinician (Infectious Disease CME and Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Jun 2023 While presentations are sometimes nonspecific, timely diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne illnesses are critical. This issue reviews the diagnosis and management of the tick-borne illnesses most likely to be seen in urgent care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 06/01/2026.
A Review of the 2020 Update of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Guidelines (Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Jun 2023 This issue reviews resuscitation of children in cardiac arrest and highlights practice changes in the 2020 Pediatric Advanced Life Support guidelines. 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 06/01/2026
Emergency Department Management of Gastrointestinal Foreign Body Ingestion Date Release: May 2023 Foreign body ingestion is a common ED presentation, and it is essential to know what type of imaging is most helpful, when emergent intervention is required, and when watchful waiting is appropriate. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 05/01/2026.
Dental Emergencies in Urgent Care: Management Strategies That Improve Outcomes (Trauma CME, Pain Management CME, Infectious Disease CME, and Pharmacology CME) Date Release: May 2023 This issue reviews the urgent care management of common acute traumatic and atraumatic dental emergencies. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Trauma, 2 Pain Management, 1 Infectious Disease, and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 05/01/2026.
An Evidence-Based Review of Life-Threatening Secondary Headaches in Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department (Stroke CME and Pharmacology CME) Date Release: May 2023 This issue reviews the general approach, differential diagnosis, and initial workup and management of life-threatening causes of pediatric headaches. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Stroke CME credit and 1 Pharmacology CME credit. CME expires on 05/01/2026
Evaluation and Management of Intimate Partner Violence in the Emergency Department - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME, Domestic Violence CME, and Ethics CME) Date Release: Apr 2023 This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and management of patients who have experienced intimate partner violence. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma, 4 Domestic Violence, and 4 Ethics CME credits. CME expires on 4/20/2026.
The Urgent Care EKG Course Date Release: Apr 2023 The Urgent Care EKG Course is designed to take the fear out of reading EKGs, improve your on-the-job performance, and boost your clinical confidence when patients present with common chief complaints that could be anything from innocuous to high-risk heart problems in hiding. Includes 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 04/01/2026.
An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Gunshot Wounds in the Emergency Department (Trauma CME) Date Release: Apr 2023 Managing patients with gunshot injuries depends on the location of the wounds. This issue outlines best practices for gunshot wounds to the head, neck, chest/abdomen, and extremities. 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 04/01/2026.
Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Urgent Care Medicine (Pharmacology CME and Infectious Disease CME) Date Release: Apr 2023 This issue reviews evidence-based recommendations and current guidelines for management of community-acquired pneumonia in urgent care settings. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology and 4 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 04/01/2026.
Emergency Department Management of Dangerous Back Pain in Children Date Release: Apr 2023 This issue reviews rare but dangerous etiologies of pediatric back pain, highlights potential red-flag signs and symptoms, and provides recommendations for evaluating and managing children with undifferentiated back pain in the emergency department. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 04/01/2026
The Laceration Course Date Release: Mar 2023 The essential information you need to confidently manage lacerations. From a board-certified emergency physician. Includes 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 05/01/2025.
Emergency Department Management of Infective Endocarditis-Associated Stroke (Stroke CME) Date Release: Mar 2023 For ED patients presenting with symptoms of stroke, be alert to risk factors and history suggestive of endocarditis-associated neurologic complications, as thrombolytics are contraindicated. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke CME credits. CME expires on 03/01/2026.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Urgent Care (Pharmacology CME and Infectious Disease CME) Date Release: Mar 2023 This issue reviews the updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Pharmacology and 4 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 03/01/2026.