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Jan 2020

This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and management of pediatric patients who present with blunt abdominal trauma. 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 1/15/2023.

Jan 2020

This issue reviews common and life-threatening skin rashes with fever in children, offers guidance for differentiating the types of infections based on signs and symptoms, discusses indications for diagnostic studies, and provides recommendations for treatment of pediatric skin rash with fever 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 Infectious Disease CME and 0.5 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 01/01/2023.

Jan 20205,124 views

When patients present to the ED with suspected myocardial infarction, it is critical to differentiate NSTEMI from other cardiac causes and initiate swift, evidence-based management. Review the latest evidence on diagnosis and treatment of NSTEMI. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 01/01/2023

Dec 2019

This EXTRA Stroke CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides evidence-based recommendations for common causes of ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke in children, offers guidance for differentiating stroke from its mimics, discusses indications for diagnostic studies, and provides recommendations for treatment of pediatric stroke 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 Stroke CME and 0.25 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 12/01/2022.

Dec 2019

This issue provides an evidence-based approach for the evaluation and management of pediatric patients with septic arthritis and/or osteomyelitis and offers guidance for appropriate antibiotic treatment. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease CME and 0.5 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 12/01/2022.

Dec 20198,104 views

Acute dizziness is a common presentation in the ED. Quickly differentiate the benign from the deadly with the timing-and-triggers approach to evaluation. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Stroke CME credits. CME expires on 12/01/2022

Nov 20195,438 views

This issue reviews common causes of ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke in children, offers guidance for differentiating stroke from its mimics, discusses indications for diagnostic studies, and provides recommendations for treatment of pediatric stroke 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 Stroke CME and 0.25 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 11/01/2022.

Nov 20197,853 views

Many options exist to effectively manage pain without opioids. This issue provides the latest evidence what to use and when. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Pharmacology CME and 4 Pain Management CME credits. CME expires on 11/01/2022

Oct 2019

This issue reviews risk factors for apnea and severe bronchiolitis; discusses treatments and therapies such as oxygen supplementation, fluid administration, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, high-flow nasal cannula, and continuous positive airway pressure; and provides evidence-based recommendations for the management of pediatric patients with bronchiolitis. 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 10/01/2022.

Oct 20195,415 views

Altered mental status is a common presentation in the ED, and time is of the essence in diagnosing NCSE and halting seizure activity. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 10/01/2022

Sep 2019

This EXTRA Trauma CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides evidence-based recommendations for concussion management in the ED and reviews consensus-based guidelines for the evaluation and management of sport-related concussion and mTBI. 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 09/15/2022.

Sep 20195,573 views

This issue provides guidance for the management of children with appendicitis, including recommendations for diagnostic studies, pain management, prophylactic antibiotics, and surgical consultation. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2022.

Sep 20194,593 views

When a medical emergency occurs onboard a commercial aircraft and you raise your hand to help, what are the resources and risks in volunteering? Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Ethics CME credit. CME expires on 09/01/2022

Aug 2019

This issue reviews pain assessment scales for preverbal patients (eg, the FLACC scale) and for self-reporting by patients and discusses pediatric pain management using nonpharmacologic techniques; topical, local, and regional anesthesia; and systemic agents (eg, acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and opioids). Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Pharmacology CME and 4 Pain Management CME credits. CME expires on 08/01/2022.

Aug 20194,604 views

Direct oral anticoagulant agents do not require INR monitoring like warfarin, but managing bleeding complications or reversal requires different strategies. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 08/01/2022.

Jul 2019

This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric EM Practice subscribers) reviews common indications for diagnostic POCUS in pediatric trauma. 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 07/15/2022.

Jul 2019

Febrile young infants, even those who are well-appearing, are at high risk for serious bacterial infections. This issue provides evidence-based guidance for determining which febrile young infants require a full sepsis workup and offers recommendations for the management of these patients 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 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 07/01/2022.

Jul 2019

As bariatric surgery for weight loss becomes increasingly common, more patients are presenting to the ED with complications. This issue reviews the most common types of surgery, their early and late complications, and diagnostic and management options. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 07/01/2022.

Jun 2019

This EXTRA Stroke CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the latest evidence and recommendations for two essential treatments for patients with acute ischemic stroke: IV thrombolysis with rt-PA and endovascular thrombectomy with stentriever. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke CME and 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 06/15/2022.

Jun 2019

The 2020 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment Study Guide will prepare you for the ABEM LLSA examination. It includes our "pass-or-it's-free" guarantee as well as 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 35 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 6 infectious disease, 3 child abuse, 4 trauma, 3 controlled substances, 3 pharmacology, and 3 stroke credits. CME expires on 12/01/2023.

Jun 2019

This issue reviews the criteria for diagnosing a pediatric patient with anaphylaxis and offers evidence-based recommendations for first- and second-line treatment, including the use of epinephrine, antihistamines, and corticosteroids. Biphasic reactions and fatal anaphylaxis are also discussed. 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 06/01/2022.

Jun 20195,151 views

Improve ED assessment of patients with abdominal pain by using strategies that emphasize safe disposition over diagnosis. Recognize high-risk patients and dangerous mimics and choose testing, imaging, and consultation that will improve outcomes. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 06/01/2022.

May 2019

This issue offers an evidence-based approach to the management of pediatric patients who present with penetrating trauma to the torso (including gunshot wounds and stab wounds). Guidance and recommendations for the physical examination, primary survey, and secondary survey are provided. 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 05/01/2022.

May 20195,323 views

The ED is a critical intervention point for patients in mental health crisis. Emerging evidence shows it is possible and feasible to screen all ED patients for depression and suicidal ideation. Novel tools and strategies can help reduce the risk of suicide. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Behavioral Health CME credits. CME expires on 05/01/2022.

Apr 2019

Distinguishing bacterial pneumonia from viral pneumonia is critical to providing effective treatment but remains a significant challenge. This issue provides guidance for the management of pediatric community-acquired pneumonia as well as associated complications including pleural effusion/empyema. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 0.5 Pharmacology CME and 4 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 04/01/2022.