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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Diagnosis and Management of Blast Injuries in the Emergency Department (Trauma CME)
Date Release: Feb 2023
Managing patients injured in a blast event requires rapid assessment of the mechanism of blast and the likely injury patterns in order to diagnose and treat life-threatening injury. 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 02/01/2026.
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Acute Bronchiolitis: Assessment and Management in Urgent Care (Infectious Disease CME)
Date Release: Jan 2023
This issue reviews the current recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients who present to urgent care with acute bronchiolitis. 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 01/01/2026.
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Influenza in Urgent Care (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Dec 2022
This issue reviews the current diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for the management of patients who present to urgent care with influenza-like illness. 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 12/01/2025.
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Emergency Department Management of Surgical Airway Complications
Date Release: Nov 2022
Patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies can present with complications including bleeding, dislodgment, obstruction, and infection, requiring quick intervention in the ED. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 11/01/2025.
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Emergency Trauma Care: Current Topics & Controversies Volume IV
Date Release: Oct 2022
This course reviews emergency department management of traumatic pneumothorax; recommendations for the evaluation, cleansing, and repair of acute traumatic wounds; the most recent evidence on diagnosis and management of rib fractures; and initial ED management evaluation of the type of severe spinal cord injury or fracture and choosing immobilization, imaging, and referral. Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers receive this content & CME Credit absolutely free! Log in to your subscription or subscribe now to gain instant access.
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Evaluation and Management of Patients With Pharyngitis in Urgent Care (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Oct 2022
This issue reviews the evaluation and management of pharyngitis in urgent care, including the indications for testing and treatment for group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus. 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 10/01/2025.
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Advances in Cardiac Resuscitation in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Sep 2022
When a patient presents to the ED in cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest – including those who have implanted mechanical circulatory support devices – prompt diagnosis and treatment is essential to reduce mortality and improve patient outcomes. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2025.
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Pediatric Ocular Trauma: Recognition and Management (Trauma CME and Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Sep 2022
This issue provides guidance for a systematic eye examination and offers recommendations for immediate management of pediatric ocular trauma in the emergency department. Indications for emergent versus urgent ophthalmology referral are also discussed. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME and 0.25 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 09/01/2025
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Managing Acute Cardiac Valvular Emergencies in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Aug 2022
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.
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The 2023 Lifelong Learning And Self-Assessment Study Guide
Date Release: Jul 2022
The 2023 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment Study is designed to prepare emergency medicine physicians to pass the ABEM LLSA exam as well as update you on current topics in emergency medicine. Includes 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 20 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 stroke credits, 2 ethics/end-of-life care/terminally ill care/palliative care credits, 2 controlled substances credits, 2 trauma credits, 6 pharmacology credits, and 2 infectious disease credits. CME expires on 07/01/2025.
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Urgent Care Management of Patients With Thermal Burns (Trauma CME)
Date Release: Jul 2022
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.
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Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in the Emergency Department (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Jun 2022
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.
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Urgent Care Management of Possible Rabies Exposure (Infectious Disease CME)
Date Release: Jun 2022
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.
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Management of Closed Head Injuries in Urgent Care (Trauma CME)
Date Release: May 2022
Patients with closed head injury (CHI) who present to UC require careful evaluation for any high-risk factors requiring imaging or ED transfer. This course reviews clinical guidelines and decision rules as well as recommendations for discharge. 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 05/01/2025.
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Urgent Care Management of Acute Gastroenteritis in Pediatric Patients (Pharmacology CME and Infectious Disease CME)
Date Release: Apr 2022
The most common discharge diagnosis for children who present to urgent care with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea is acute gastroenteritis. This course reviews urgent care evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and management of pediatric acute gastroenteritis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credit and 2 Infectious disease CME credits. CME expires 04/15/2025.
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Urgent Care Approach to the Syncopal Patient
Date Release: Apr 2022
Management of the syncopal patient in the UC setting requires distinguishing life-threatening causes from benign ones. Learn the common causes of syncope and the best tools for evaluating syncopal patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires 4/1/2025.
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Managing Postpartum Complications in the Emergency Department (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Mar 2022
Postpartum patients may present with varied signs and symptoms for weeks after a normal delivery. This issue uses a symptom-focused approach in identifying life-threatening causes. 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 03/01/2025
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Emergency Department Management of Acute Asthma Exacerbations
Date Release: Feb 2022
This issue reviews the latest evidence on standard therapies for managing ED patients with acute asthma exacerbations, as well as newer diagnostic, treatment, and ventilation strategies. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 02/01/2025
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Diagnosis and Management of Acute Joint Pain in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Jan 2022
Although acute joint pain in the ED can have a benign source, septic arthritis, gout, and postinfectious reactive causes must be ruled out. This issue reviews current recommendations on diagnosis and treatment of arthritis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 01/01/2025
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Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia: Recommendations for Diagnosis and Management in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Jan 2022
This issue provides recommendations for risk stratification of neonates with hyperbilirubinemia and for determination of the need for phototherapy or exchange transfusion using the hour-specific nomogram, phototherapy nomogram, and exchange nomogram, along with hyperbilirubinemia risk factors and neurotoxicity risk factors. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 01/01/2025.
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Thoracic Aortic Syndromes in The Emergency Department: Recognition and Management
Date Release: Dec 2021
Acute aortic syndromes—aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, and penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer—are life-threatening conditions that demand swift recognition and treatment in the ED. This issue presents the latest evidence on managing AAS. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 12/01/2024
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Management of Acute Urinary Retention in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Mar 2021
While men, women, and children who present with urinary retention require fast, effective, and comfortable relief, it is essential to investigate the cause - structural, toxicologic, neurologic, or infectious - to prevent life-threatening sequelae. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 03/01/2024
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the Emergency Department (Infectious Disease CME)
Date Release: Feb 2021
Recommendations on risk stratification, imaging, testing, and drug therapies for CAP are evolving continuously. This issue reviews the latest evidence on managing CAP in the ED. 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 02/01/2024
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An Evidence-Based Approach to Nontraumatic Ocular Complaints in Children (Infectious Disease CME and Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Feb 2021
Nontraumatic ocular complaints in children are common but can be difficult to diagnose. This issue reviews the presentations of common nontraumatic ocular complaints and provides evidence-based recommendations for management 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 Infectious Disease CME and 0.25 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 02/01/2024.
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Pediatric Influenza in the Emergency Department: Diagnosis and Management (Infectious Disease CME)
Date Release: Jan 2021
This issue reviews the clinical presentation of influenza in children, offers guidance for infection control measures, and provides recommendations for the evaluation and management of suspected influenza and its complications in pediatric patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease CME. CME expires on 01/01/2024.
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Rhabdomyolysis: Evidence-Based Management in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Dec 2020
Rhabdomyolysis is a complex pathological process that requires prompt treatment to prevent potentially life-threatening sequelae. This issue reviews the broad differential and presents evidence-based recommendations for the management of rhabdomyolysis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 12/01/2023
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Neonatal Resuscitation in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Dec 2020
This issue reviews updates of the best practices in neonatal resuscitation, describes over over-arching goals, and offers evidence-based recommendations for management of newborns who need resuscitation. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 12/01/2023
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Management of Pediatric Head and Neck Infections in the Emergency Department (Infectious Disease CME and Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Nov 2020
This issue reviews the signs and symptoms, evaluation, and treatment of seven pediatric head and neck infections. Conditions reviewed include mastoiditis, sinusitis, Ludwig angina, peritonsillar abscess, retropharyngeal abscess, Lemierre syndrome, and acute suppurative thyroiditis. 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 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 11/01/2023.
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Management of Deep Vein Thrombosis in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Oct 2020
Diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis in the ED requires risk stratification and targeted diagnostic testing. For patients who have a diagnosed DVT, newer strategies for outpatient management of anticoagulation can reduce costs and improve outcomes. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 10/01/2023
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Supraglottic Airway Devices for Pediatric Airway Management in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Oct 2020
This issue discusses types of supraglottic airway devices that are commonly used in pediatric patients, reviews indications and techniques for placement, and provides evidence-based recommendations for their use. The use of supraglottic airway devices in the patient with a difficult airway is also discussed. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 10/01/2023
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Cannabinoids and “Legal Highs”: Recognition and Management in the Emergency Department (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Sep 2020
Review the recognition and management of intoxication emergencies in adults, adolescents, and children associated with cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids, and other synthetic “designer drugs,” including cathinones, phenethylamines, and methoxetamine. Presentations are discussed for both adult and pediatric patients Emergency Medicine Practice and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers receive this content & CME Credit absolutely free! Log in or subscribe now to gain instant access.
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Emergency Care for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Adolescents (Ethics CME)
Date Release: Sep 2020
Lack of knowledge of appropriate care and interactions with transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth can negatively affect the quality of emergency care a patient receives. This issue provides recommendations for caring for TGD children and adolescents in the ED and reviews the benefits and complications of social, medical, and surgical affirmation. 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 09/01/2023
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Current Topics in Emergency Trauma Care - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME)
Date Release: Aug 2020
This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides an evidence-based overview of considerations for radiation exposure in trauma imaging as well as strategies for resuscitation in trauma. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME. CME expires on 08/15/2023.
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Supraventricular Tachydysrhythmias in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Aug 2020
Heart palpitations is a common chief complaint in the ED, and emergency clinicians need to be able to quickly and accurately identify serious tachydysrhythmias to determine treatment that is safe, effective, and comfortable for patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 08/01/2023
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High-Flow Nasal Cannula and Noninvasive Ventilation in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Date Release: Aug 2020
This issue provides a review of the primary forms of noninvasive ventilation used in pediatric patients (high-flow nasal cannula, continuous positive airway pressure, and bilevel positive airway pressure), indications for their use in the ED, and evidence-based recommendations for their use in the management of various disease processes. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 08/01/2023
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Current Topics in Acute Stroke Care - Stroke EXTRA Supplement (Stroke CME)
Date Release: Jul 2020
This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides an evidence-based overview of imaging modalities for acute stroke in the emergency department as well as identification and management strategies for central retinal artery occlusion. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke CME. CME expires on 07/15/2023.
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Ventilator Management of Adult Patients in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Jul 2020
When a patient must be placed on a ventilator in the ED, clinicians choose the mode and initial settings based on institutional protocols and presentation, but the patient’s clinical scenario and respiratory response will dictate strategies for further management. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 07/01/2023
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Mechanical Ventilation of Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Jul 2020
This issue reviews indications for mechanical ventilation and offers recommendations for initial ventilator settings and management of ventilated pediatric patients, with a focus on patient populations in whom the approach to mechanical ventilation may be different. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 07/01/2023
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COVID-19: The Impact on Pediatric Emergency Care
Date Release: Jun 2020
This Pediatric EXTRA supplement describes the epidemiology, reviews presenting features, and offers management recommendations for COVID-19 in pediatric patients. It includes a discussion of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19, as well as other aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic that are affecting children and families. (No CME)
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Acid-Base Disturbances: An Emergency Department Approach
Date Release: Jun 2020
Acid-base disturbances signal many disorders and diseases, and interpretation of testing results can be difficult. Using descriptive methodologies, comparing various approaches, and following a diagnostic algorithm will improve diagnosis and treatment. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 06/01/2023
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Seizures in Neonates: Diagnosis and Management in the Emergency Department (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Jun 2020
This issue reviews common presentations and causes of neonatal seizures, provides recommendations for management in the ED, and evaluates the evidence regarding antiepileptic medications for neonates. 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 06/01/2023
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An Evidence-Based Approach to Abnormal Vision in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Apr 2020
Abnormal vision in ED patients can be caused by abnormalities in visual structures (cornea, lens, vitreous, and retina) as well as neurologic, toxicologic, and psychogenic etiologies. High-value history, physical examination, and imaging can provide important clues for management. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 04/01/2023
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Identification and Management of Marine Envenomations in Pediatric Patients
Date Release: Apr 2020
This issue describes typical clinical presenting features associated with common and life-threatening marine envenomations and provides recommendations for management of marine envenomations based on the envenomating creature and the geographic location. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 04/01/2023.
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Emergency Department Management of Patients With Failure to Thrive
Date Release: Mar 2020
This issue provides a review of common etiologies of failure to thrive and offers recommendations for the management of patients with failure to thrive, with a focus on which diagnostic studies should be obtained and when they are warranted. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 03/01/2023.
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Influenza in the Emergency Department: 2020 Update (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Feb 2020
Influenza can present with a wide range of nonspecific clinical signs and symptoms, making ED management challenging. This issue reviews the latest evidence on recognizing influenza in the ED, performing rapid testing and initiating antiviral treatment, and how to manage complications in high-risk patient groups. 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 03/01/2023
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Diabetic Hyperglycemic Emergencies: A Systematic Approach (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Feb 2020
Follow a systematic approach for managing patients with DKA and HHS in the ED: volume repletion, correction of hyperglycemia, and electrolyte replacement. 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 02/01/2023
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Emergency Department Management of Eating Disorder Complications in Pediatric Patients
Date Release: Feb 2020
This issue provides a review of physical examination findings associated with eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa) and offers recommendations for treatment of acute complications of eating disorders, with a specific focus on the pathophysiology and management differences between a patient with an eating disorder and an otherwise healthy patient. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 02/01/2023.
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Emergency Department Management of Rash and Fever in the Pediatric Patient
Date Release: 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. CME expired on 01/01/2023. No CME for this activity
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Pediatric Stroke: Diagnosis and Management in the Emergency Department - Stroke EXTRA Supplement
Date Release: 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. CME expired on 12/01/2022. No CME for this activity
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Pediatric Stroke: Diagnosis and Management in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Nov 2019
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. CME expired on 11/01/2022. No CME for this activity
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Acute Bronchiolitis: Assessment and Management in the Emergency Department
Date Release: 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. CME expired on 10/01/2022. No CME for this activity
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Acute Appendicitis in Pediatric Patients: An Evidence-Based Review
Date Release: Sep 2019
This issue provides guidance for the management of children with appendicitis, including recommendations for diagnostic studies, pain management, prophylactic antibiotics, and surgical consultation. CME expired on 09/01/2022. No CME for this activity
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Pediatric Pain Management in the Emergency Department
Date Release: 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). CME expired on 08/01/2022. No CME for this activity
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Evaluation and Management of the Febrile Young Infant in the Emergency Department
Date Release: 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. CME expired on 07/01/2022. No CME for this activity
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The 2020 Lifelong Learning And Self-Assessment Study Guide
Date Release: 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 7/31/22. Upon termination of CME credit, this activity will be reviewed and updated, and the CME credit will be extended for 3 years.
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Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Patients With Penetrating Trauma to the Torso
Date Release: 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. CME expired on 05/01/2022. No CME for this activity
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Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Diagnosis and Management in the Emergency Department
Date Release: 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. CME expired on 04/01/2022. No CME for this activity
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Blunt Cardiac Injury: Emergency Department Diagnosis and Management
Date Release: Mar 2019
The spectrum of blunt cardiac injury can range from minor soreness to dysrhythmia, free wall rupture, hemorrhage, and sudden death. This issue reviews the latest evidence on the swift diagnosis of cardiac injury and best strategies for treatment. CME expired on 03/01/2022. No CME for this activity
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First Trimester Pregnancy Emergencies: Recognition and Management
Date Release: Jan 2019
Common first-trimester ED presentations include miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, nausea and vomiting, urinary tract infections, and potential appendicitis. This issue reviews the evidence on these common conditions to ensure swift and safe management. CME expired 01/01/2022. No CME for this activity
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Bioterrorism Attacks Involving Pediatric Patients: Preparedness and Early Recognition Are Critical
Date Release: Dec 2018
This issue reviews the highest-risk bioterrorism agents including anthrax, botulism, plague, smallpox, tularemia, and viral hemorrhagic fevers (eg, Ebola); provides guidance for diagnosing and managing pediatric patients who have been exposed to these agents; and reviews available resources that can provide support during a bioterrorism crisis. CME expired on 12/1/2021 - No CME for this activity
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Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis: An Update on Early Identification and Management
Date Release: Nov 2018
This issue provides guidance on how to determine whether a patient has bacterial meningitis versus viral meningitis, when a lumbar puncture is indicated, which antibiotics are recommended, and when they should be started. It also reviews evidence on the use of biomarkers such as procalcitonin to detect serious bacterial infections. CME expired on 11/1/2021 - No CME for this activity
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Electrical Injuries in the Emergency Department: An Evidence-Based Review
Date Release: Nov 2018
Patients with electrical injuries in the ED can suffer trauma, external burns, and occult injuries to deep tissues, affecting all body systems. Fluids, cardiac monitoring, and disposition of low-voltage, high-voltage, and lightning strike injuries can vary. CME expired on 11/01/2021. (No CME for this activity).
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Diagnosing and Managing Common Genital Emergencies in Pediatric Girls
Date Release: Oct 2018
This issue reviews the most common traumatic genital injuries (straddle injuries, hematomas, and impalement injuries) and nontraumatic genital emergencies (imperforate hymen and urethral prolapse), and provides evidence-based recommendations for their management in the ED. CME expired on 10/01/2021 - No CME for this activity
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Tick-Borne Illnesses: Identification and Management in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Sep 2018
This issue reviews the presentation of common tick-borne illnesses and provides recommendations for their diagnosis and management in the ED. Tick-borne illnesses discussed in this issue include: Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, tularemia, tick-borne relapsing fever, Colorado tick fever, and tick paralysis. CME expires on 9/1/2021 - No CME for this activity
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Emergency Department Management of North American Snake Envenomations
Date Release: Sep 2018
Venomous North American snakes include pit vipers (copperheads, water moccasins/cottonmouths, and rattlesnakes) and coral snakes. The diagnostic studies, antivenom treatment, and follow-up required depend on the type of snake and the bite severity. The latest evidence on managing snake bites in the ED is reviewed. 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 expired on 9/1/2021 - No CME for this activity
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Emergency Department Management of Dental Trauma: Recommendations for Improved Outcomes in Pediatric Patients
Date Release: Aug 2018
Key aspects of managing pediatric dental trauma involve determining whether the affected dentition is primary or permanent and knowing which injuries need emergent intervention. This issue reviews common pediatric dental injuries and provides a systematic emergency medicine-based approach for appropriate evaluation and management of injuries including a fractured tooth, a luxated tooth, and an avulsed tooth.CME expired on 8/1/2021 - No CME for this activity
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Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse
Date Release: Aug 2018
This issue reviews the pathophysiology and clinical findings associated with cannabinoid use, including acute intoxication, the recent emergence of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, and novel treatments for its symptoms. CME expired on 8/1/2021 - No CME for this activity
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Recognition and Management of Pediatric Thyroid Emergencies in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Jul 2018
The signs and symptoms of thyroid disease in children are vague and nonspecific, which can make accurate and timely diagnosis challenging. This issue reviews common presentations for emergencies of thyroid function and anatomy, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid trauma, and provides evidence-based recommendations for evaluation and treatment of patients with various thyroid emergencies. CME expired on 7/1/2021 - No CME for this activity
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Emergency Department Management of Dyspnea in the Dying Patient
Date Release: Jul 2018
Dyspnea is a distressing symptom in the dying process, but it can be managed in the ED to keep patients comfortable, alleviate patient and family anxieties, and honor the patient's goals of care. CME expired 07/01/2021 - No CME for this activity
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The 2019 Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Study Guide
Date Release: Jun 2018
This study guide, delivered in print, online, and audio digital formats, is designed to prepare emergency medicine physicians to pass the ABEM exams, as required to maintain board certification. It includes our "pass-or-it's-free" guarantee. CME Expired on 06/15/2021
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Management of Multiply Injured Pediatric Trauma Patients in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Jun 2018
When a child with multiple traumatic injuries presents to the ED, a systematic approach to evaluation and management will ensure that no major injuries are missed. This issue provides recommendations for early recognition of serious injuries, utilization of proper diagnostic studies, and rapid stabilization of injuries, which are key to reducing morbidity and mortality. CME expired on 06/01/2021 - No CME for this activity
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Managing Shoulder Injuries in the Emergency Department: Fracture, Dislocation, and Overuse
Date Release: Jun 2018
Determining the source of shoulder pain - fracture, dislocation, or overuse - is an essential part of management. This issue offers information about effective strategies in diagnostic techniques, pain management, and indications for surgical referral for patients presenting to the ED with shoulder injuries and pain. CME expires on 06/01/2021 - No CME for this activity
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Synthetic Drug Intoxication in Children: Recognition and Management in the Emergency Department
Date Release: May 2018
The continually changing chemical formulations of synthetic drugs makes recognition and diagnosis of intoxication from these substances challenging. This issue outlines common presentations of intoxication from synthetic cannabinoids, cathinones, and phenethylamines and summarizes best practices for evaluating and managing patients who present with intoxication after consumption of these synthetic drugs of abuse. CME expired on 5/1/2021 - No CME for this activity
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Recognizing and Managing Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Emergency Department
Date Release: May 2018
For ED patients with signs and symptoms of infectious disease - including fever, rash, joint pain, and headache - obtaining a travel history is essential in order to quickly identify emerging (or re-emerging) infections. This issue reviews diagnostic and management best practices for three infections: Middle East respiratory syndrome, chikungunya virus infection, and Zika virus infection. CME expired on 05/01/2021 - No CME for this activity
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Pediatric Emergency Transport: Communication and Coordination Are Key to Improving Outcomes
Date Release: Apr 2018
Whether you are at the referring facility, the accepting facility, or part of the transport team, communication and coordination during emergency transport are essential to ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients. This issue discusses the process of interfacility transfer, the role of the emergency clinicians involved with the transfer, and commonly used diagnostic studies and treatments needed during interfacility transfers of pediatric patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires 04/01/2021.
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Corticosteroid Use in Management of Pediatric Emergency Conditions
Date Release: Mar 2018
Although corticosteroids have been used for over half a century, their use for management of many pediatric conditions is controversial. This issue reviews the evidence-based role of corticosteroid use for management of acute asthma exacerbations, croup, acute pharyngitis, anaphylaxis, acute spinal injury, and bacterial meningitis. (No CME for this activity).
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Emergency Department Management of Smoke Inhalation Injury in Adults
Date Release: Mar 2018
This issue reviews the diagnosis and management of airway compromise that can result from fire, smoke, and heat injury, as well as carbon monoxide and cyanide toxicity. Although a standardized diagnostic protocol is lacking, the evidence on best-practice diagnostic tools, airway management, and medical adjuncts are presented. (No CME for this activity).
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Acute Gastroenteritis: Evidence-Based Management of Pediatric Patients
Date Release: Feb 2018
This issue reviews the common etiologies of acute gastroenteritis, discusses more-severe conditions that should be considered in the differential diagnosis, and provides evidence-based recommendations for management of acute gastroenteritis in patients with mild-to-moderate dehydration, severe dehydration, and hypoglycemia. (No CME for this activity).
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Emergency Department Management of Patients With Thermal Burns
Date Release: Feb 2018
Optimal management of a burn patient begins with accurately classifying and measuring the extent of the burns. Every treatment decision that follows - from IV fluid management, wound care, escharotomy, and criteria for referral - depends on it. This issue reviews the best evidence on managing patients with burns, from prehospital management to disposition. (No CME for this activity).
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Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Flares in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Nov 2017
This issue reviews the literature on management of IBD flares in the emergency department, including laboratory testing, imaging, and identification of surgical emergencies, emphasizing the importance of coordination of care with specialists on treatment plans and offering patients resources for ongoing support. (No CME for this activity).
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Pediatric Orthopedic Injuries: Evidence-Based Management in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Sep 2017
This issue reviews the etiology and pathophysiology of child-specific fractures, as well as common injuries of the upper and lower extremities. Evidence-based recommendations for management of pediatric fractures, including appropriate diagnostic studies and treatment, are also discussed. (No CME for this activity).
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Emergency Management of Renal and Genitourinary Trauma: Best Practices Update
Date Release: Aug 2017
This review provides a best-practice approach to the diagnosis and management of renal and genitourinary injuries, with an emphasis on the systematic approach needed to identify subtle injuries and avoid long-term urinary sequelae such as hypertension, incontinence, erectile dysfunction, chronic kidney disease, and nephrectomy. (No CME for this activity).
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Dental Emergencies: Management Strategies That Improve Outcomes
Date Release: Jun 2017
This issue provides a systematic review of the literature on common acute traumatic and atraumatic dental emergencies with a focus on the historical and physical examination findings that must be understood to identify life-threatening infections, relieve pain, salvage natural teeth, and communicate with specialists in the further management of patients after emergency treatment. (No CME for this activity).
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Noninvasive Ventilation For Patients In Acute Respiratory Distress: An Update
Date Release: Feb 2017
When noninvasive ventilation is indicated over endotracheal intubation and rapid sequence intubation for patients in respiratory distress. Key contraindications for NIV and signs that positive pressure ventilation has failed. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 0.5 Pharmacotherapy credits. CME expires on 02/01/2020.
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Emergency Department Management of Priapism (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Jan 2017
Current evidence for immediate emergency room treatment of ischemic priapism, using a stepwise approach starting with aspiration of cavernosal blood, cold saline irrigation, and penile injection with sympathomimetic agents. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 0.25 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 1/1/2020
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Managing Acute Complications of Sickle Cell Disease in Pediatric Patients (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Nov 2016
Emergency room management of common acute complications of sickle cell disease in children: Vaso-occlusive crisis, acute chest syndrome, stroke, priapism, and transient red cell anemia; and guidelines for rapid pain treatment of VOC. 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 11/1/2020
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Optimizing Survival Outcomes for Adult Patients with Nontraumatic Cardiac Arrest (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Oct 2016
Systematic review of the basic life support factors for cardiac arrest, including chest compression technique during CPR and rapid defibrillation of shockable rhythms (ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation), and common underlying causes of cardiac arrest. 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 10/1/2019
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Acute Rheumatic Fever: An Evidence-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Initial Management (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Aug 2016
This issue focuses on the clinical evaluation and treatment of patients with acute rheumatic fever by offering a thorough review of the literature on diagnosis and recommendations on appropriate treatment. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Infectious Disease CME and 0.25 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 8/1/2019
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The 2017 Lifelong Learning And Self-Assessment Study Guide
Date Release: Jun 2016
This study guide, available online, is designed to prepare emergency medicine physicians to pass the ABEM exam, as required to maintain board certification. It includes our "pass-or-it's-free" guarantee, as well as 35 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ (Specialty CME credits also included: 3 hours trauma credit, and 6 hours ethics credit) (CME expires 11/30/2023).
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Emergency Department Evaluation And Management Of Blunt Chest And Lung Trauma (Trauma CME)
Date Release: Jun 2016
Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with blunt injuries to the chest, ribs and lung. Decision rules for chest x-ray, CT and bedside lung ultrasonography; treatment controversies including the limitations of needle thoracostomy using standard needle, chest tube placement, and chest tube size. Also airway and ventilation management. 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 06/01/2019.
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Evidence-Based Management Of Caustic Exposures In The Emergency Department
Date Release: May 2016
Diagnosis and treatment of caustic ingestions and exposures, including staging, pathophysiology, and surgical consult. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 0.25 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 05/01/2019.
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Pediatric Ingestions: Emergency Department Management (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Apr 2016
This issue provides a review of these studies as well as consensus guidelines addressing the initial resuscitation, diagnosis, and treatment of common pediatric ingestions. Also discussed are current recommendations for decontamination, administration of antidotes for specific toxins, and management of ingested foreign bodies. 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 4/1/2019
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The HIV-Infected Adult Patient in the Emergency Department: The Changing Landscape of Disease (Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Feb 2016
2016 review of long-term HIV infection complications seen in the emergency room, especially noninfectious conditions, complications common in the HAART-adherent HIV patient, and side effects from antiretroviral drugs, as well as recognition of life-threatening and rare opportunistic infections. 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 2/1/2019
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Ocular Injuries: New Strategies In Emergency Department Management (Trauma CME)
Date Release: Nov 2015
Evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of ocular trauma: ocular burn, corneal abrasion, retrobulbar hemorrhage, open glob injury, traumatic hyphema, retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, lens dislocation. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits and 0.5 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 11/01/2018.
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Managing Delirium In The Emergency Department: Tools For Targeting Underlying Etiology
Date Release: Oct 2015
Evaluating for delirium using the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM), targeting underlying etiology, and treatment guidelines including nonpharmacological and means and when to use antipsychotics or benzodiazepines. 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 10/01/2018.
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Hemophilia And Von Willebrand Disease In Children: Emergency Department Evaluation And Management
Date Release: Sep 2015
Guidelines for treating pediatric patients with bleeding disorders in the emergency room, including factor replacement therapy for hemophilia A and B, demopressin for von Willebrand disease, and how clotting factor inhibitors changes treatment. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 09/01/2018.
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Allergy And Anaphylaxis: Principles Of Acute Emergency Management
Date Release: Aug 2015
Review of clinical criteria to diagnose anaphylaxis, and treatment guidelines involving the intramuscular administration and dosing of epinephrine, both in and out of the hospital setting. 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 08/01/2018.
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Best Practices In The Emergency Department Management Of Children With Special Needs
Date Release: Jun 2015
Best approaches to managing common problems with enteral feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and ventricular shunts, and in sedating a pediatric patient with autism or developmental delays. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 0.75 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 06/01/2018.
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Evidence-Based Management Of Kawasaki Disease In The Emergency Department
Date Release: Jan 2015
This issue reviews the presentation, diagnostic criteria, and management of Kawasaki disease in the emergency department. Emergency clinicians should consider Kawasaki disease as a diagnosis in pediatric patients presenting with prolonged fever, as prompt evaluation and management can significantly decrease the risk of serious cardiac sequelae.
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Clinical Decision Making In Seizures And Status Epilepticus
Date Release: Jan 2015
This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice provides an evidence-based review of the diagnosis and management of adult patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with seizure and SE, with a focus on the clinical situations most commonly encountered in daily practice.
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Diabetic Emergencies: New Strategies For An Old Disease
Date Release: Jun 2014
This review evaluates the current
strategies for management of diabetic emergencies and offers
new information regarding effective diagnostic strategies, selection
of fluids for rehydration, correction of potassium, the use of
subcutaneous insulin for mild hyperglycemia, and management
of metformin-induced lactic acidosis.
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Urinary Tract Infection In Children: Emergency Department Diagnostics And Interventions
Date Release: May 2014
This review will discuss the epidemiology, natural history, and pathophysiology of urinary tract infections in children. Pertinent history and physical examination findings as well as the diagnostic and treatment modalities will be examined, with the goal of providing updated evidence on the varied options in managing a patient once diagnosed.
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Diagnosis And Management Of Shock In The Emergency Department
Date Release: Mar 2014
This issue reviews the 4 primary categories of shock as well as special categories, including shock in pregnancy, traumatic shock, septic shock, and cardiogenic shock in myocardial infarction. Adherence to evidence-based care of the specific causes of shock can optimize a patient's chances of surviving this life-threatening condition.
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Emergency Department Management Of Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis In Children
Date Release: Feb 2014
In this issue, a systematic approach to the workup and treatment of a child who presents with possible acute hematogenous osteomyelitis is discussed. The most critical components of the history and physical examination, diagnostic studies, and treatment options are reviewed, including algorithms to guide management. Special populations are given consideration throughout the discussion, and management algorithms are provided.
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Emergency Department Readiness For Pediatric Illness And Injury
Date Release: Dec 2013
This issue reviews the current state of pediatric readiness in emergency departments, the necessary steps to ensure day-to-day readiness, the published guidelines for pediatric readiness, and systems-based innovations in pediatric readiness.
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Emergency Management Of Blunt Chest Trauma In Children: An Evidence-Based Approach (Trauma CME)
Date Release: Nov 2013
This review examines the effects of blunt trauma to the pediatric chest, as well as its relevant etiologies and associated mortality. Diagnostic and treatment options for commonly encountered injuries such as pulmonary contusions, rib fractures, and pneumothoraces are examined. Additionally, this review discusses rarely encountered-yet highly lethal-chest wall injuries such as blunt cardiac injuries, commotio cordis, nonaccidental trauma, and aortic injuries.
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Evaluation And Management Of Bradydysrhythmias In The Emergency Department
Date Release: Sep 2013
This review presents the
electrocardiographic findings seen in common bradydysrhythmias
and emphasizes prompt recognition of these patterns. Underlying
etiologies that may accompany these conduction abnormalities are
discussed, including bradydysrhythmias that are reflex mediated
(including trauma induced) and those with metabolic, environmental,
infectious, and toxicologic causes. Evidence regarding the
management of bradydysrhythmias in the emergency department
is limited; however, there are data to guide the approach to the unstable
bradycardic patient. When decreased end-organ perfusion is
present, the use of atropine, beta agonists, and transcutaneous or
transvenous pacing may be required.
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An Evidence-Based Approach To The Evaluation And Treatment Of Low Back Pain In The Emergency Department
Date Release: Jul 2013
This review explores an evidence-based rationale for the evaluation of the patient with low back pain, and it provides guidance on risk stratification pertaining to laboratory assessment and radiologic imaging in the emergency department. Published guidelines from the American College of Physicians and American Pain Society are reviewed, with emphasis on best evidence for pharmacologic treatments, self-care interventions, and more invasive procedures and surgery in management of low back pain. Utilizing effective and proven strategies will avoid medical errors, provide better care for pa- tients, and help manage healthcare resources and costs.
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