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Recognition and Management of Pediatric Travel-Associated Infectious Diseases in the Emergency Department (Infectious Disease CME and Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Nov 2021 Travel-associated infectious diseases (TAIDs) in children are often misdiagnosed. This issue reviews the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of various TAIDs, with the goal of early recognition and disease-specific 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 1.5 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 11/01/2024.
Emergency Department Management of Rib Fractures (Trauma CME) Date Release: Nov 2021 When rib fractures are suspected following blunt thoracic trauma, initiating multimodal pain control and choosing imaging based on patient risk factors is critical. 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 11/01/2024
Breakthroughs, Boosters, and Beyond: A Practical Primer on Current Challenges with COVID-19 Date Release: Oct 2021 This summary and analysis of the international literature on vaccine effectiveness, breakthrough infection, waning immunity, and emergence of variants will help inform the decisions of physicians and institutions regarding vaccination boosters and nonpharmaceutical interventions. Two personal views of the controversies are also included.
Management of Pediatric Transplant Patients in the Emergency Department (Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Oct 2021 This issue discusses the management of pediatric transplant patients, with a special focus on general and organ-specific complications after transplantation. Management of hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients is also discussed, since the approach to these patients differs slightly from that of solid organ transplant recipients. 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 10/01/2024
Emergency Department Management of Cervical Spine Injuries (Trauma CME) Date Release: Oct 2021 Cervical spine injuries can have devastating consequences, and initial ED management is critical in determining the type of injury or fracture and choosing immobilization, imaging, and referral. 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 10/01/2024
Maternal Hemorrhage and Severe Hypertension/Pre-eclampsia: Identification and Management in the Emergency Department Date Release: Sep 2021 This course reviews evidence-based recommendations to improve care and outcomes for pregnant and postpartum patients with hemorrhage or severe hypertension. Emergency Medicine Practice and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers receive this content & CME Credit absolutely free! Log in to your subscription or subscribe now to gain instant access.
Terrestrial Envenomations in Pediatric Patients: Identification and Management in the Emergency Department (Trauma CME and Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Sep 2021 This issue provides recommendations for the clinical evaluation and management of pediatric patients who have been envenomated by spiders, bees, wasps, fire ants, scorpions, snakes, or lizards. Indications for antivenom use and dosing recommendations are also provided. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 0.5 Trauma CME and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 09/01/2024.
High-Altitude Illness: Updates in Prevention, Identification, and Treatment Date Release: Sep 2021 High-altitude illness is a spectrum of respiratory and neurologic effects resulting from hypobaric hypoxia. Swift intervention can manage these life-threatening disorders, and pretravel planning and counseling can prevent them. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 08/01/2024
The 2022 Lifelong Learning And Self-Assessment Study Guide Date Release: Sep 2021 The 2022 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment Study Guide will prepare you for the ABEM LLSA examination as well as update you on current topics in emergency medicine. Includes 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 35 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4.5 stroke credits and 6 pharmacology credits. CME expires on 08/20/2024.
Optimizing Imaging in the Pediatric Trauma Patient, Part 1: Head and Neck Trauma - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME) Date Release: Aug 2021 This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews imaging recommendations and interpretations in pediatric head and neck injuries. 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 08/15/2024.
Less-Lethal Law Enforcement Weapons: Clinical Management of Associated Injuries in the Emergency Department (Trauma CME) Date Release: Aug 2021 This issue discusses injury patterns associated with common less-lethal weapons used by law enforcement, including conducted electrical weapons, pepper spray, tear gas, K-9 bites, and kinetic impact projectiles. Recommendations are provided for evaluation and management of these injuries in the emergency department. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1.5 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 08/01/2024
Emergency Department Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in the Nonpregnant Patient Date Release: Aug 2021 Abnormal uterine bleeding can be a sign of serious and life-threatening conditions as well as being distressing and inconvenient. There are now effective diagnostic and management strategies that emergency clinicians can offer. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 08/01/2024
Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Primary Bone Tumors in the Emergency Department Date Release: Jul 2021 This issue reviews the clinical presentation and management of the primary pediatric primary bone tumors that are most commonly encountered in the emergency department. Typical radiographic features are also reviewed, with a focus on differentiating between malignant and benign tumors as well as determining the tumor type based on the location in the bone. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 07/01/2024
Managing the HIV-Infected Adult Patient in the Emergency Department (Infectious Disease CME, Pharmacology CME and HIV CME) Date Release: Jul 2021 ED management of HIV patients now includes management of age-related concerns, side effects of antiretroviral therapies, and PEP and PrEP regimens. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease CME, 4 Pharmacology CME and 4 HIV CME credits. CME expires on 07/01/2024
Acute Ischemic Stroke: Emergency Department Management After the 3-Hour Window - Stroke EXTRA Supplement (Stroke CME and Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Jun 2021 This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the evaluation and management of patients with stroke who present to the ED after 3 hours. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke CME and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 06/15/2024.
Emergency Department Assessment and Management of Pediatric Acute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion (Trauma CME) Date Release: Jun 2021 This issue reviews the most recent literature on mTBI and concussion and provides recommendations for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mTBI and concussion in the acute setting. Clinical decision rules and their utility in clinical practice will also be discussed. 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 06/01/2024
Emergency Department Management of Syncope Date Release: Jun 2021 Identifying the cause of syncope can be difficult, but a structured ED approach can help separate life-threatening causes from benign ones, reducing hospitalizations and improving care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 06/01/2024
Consent, Refusal of Care, and Shared Decision-Making for Pediatric Patients in Emergency Settings (Ethics CME) Date Release: May 2021 General consent, informed consent, refusal of care, and shared decision-making can be more complex in emergency settings involving pediatric patients. This issue reviews the essential elements of informed consent, the distinction between the informed consent process and the document, how to approach treatment refusal, and approaches to involving patients and their surrogates in shared decision-making. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Ethics CME credits. CME expires on 05/01/2024
Atrial Fibrillation: An Approach to Diagnosis and Management in the Emergency Department Date Release: May 2021 In order to prevent stroke in ED patients with atrial fibrillation, pharmacologic and/or electrical control of rate and/or rhythm are essential, along with risk stratification to determine the need for anticoagulation. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 05/01/2024
Emergency Medicine Practice and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice 2020 in Review: Key Points & Clinical Pearls Date Release: Apr 2021 Emergency Medicine Practice and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice 2020 in Review: Key Points & Clinical Pearls is your handy compilation of all 12 issues of 2020 Emergency Medicine Practice and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice Points & Pearls. (No CME for this activity).
Updates and Controversies in the Early Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock (Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Apr 2021 Sepsis and septic shock guidelines, requirements, criteria, and treatments have changed substantially in the last few years. This issue reviews the latest evidence and discusses the changes and current controversies in sepsis diagnosis and management. 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 10/1/2023
Neck Trauma: Diagnosis and Management in the Emergency Department - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME) Date Release: Apr 2021 This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the evaluation and management of patients with neck 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 04/15/2024.
Current Topics in Shock and Sepsis Management: Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock and Septic Shock Date Release: Apr 2021 This course combines audio and digital components to review critical care management of traumatic hemorrhagic shock as well as sepsis and septic shock. Emergency Medicine Practice and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers receive this content & CME Credit absolutely free! Log in to your subscription or subscribe now to gain instant access.
Emergency Department Clinical Operations During a Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Future Directions Date Release: Apr 2021 This white paper outlines essential elements of planning and preparedness for emergency department pandemic surge response, based on lessons learned from the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic experience in New York City
The Child With a Syndrome: Considerations for Management in the Emergency Department Date Release: Apr 2021 This issue reviews 3 pediatric syndromes - spina bifida, Down syndrome, and Marfan syndrome - each of which are associated with unique emergent conditions. The issue discusses the pitfalls in interpreting routine testing and reviews diagnostic and therapeutic approaches helpful in evaluating children with these syndromes.Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 04/01/2024.