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Jan 2020
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Acute Appendicitis in Pediatric Patients: An Evidence-Based Review
Date Released: 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. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2022.
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Sep 2019
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Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery
Date Released: 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.
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Jul 2019
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Jun 2019
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Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Flares in the Emergency Department
Date Released: 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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Nov 2017
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Emergency Management of Renal and Genitourinary Trauma: Best Practices Update
Date Released: 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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Aug 2017
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Evidence-Based Management Of Caustic Exposures In The Emergency Department
Date Released: 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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May 2016
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Feb 2016
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Best Practices In The Emergency Department Management Of Children With Special Needs
Date Released: 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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Jun 2015
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Apr 2015
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Nov 2014
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Jul 2014
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Emergency Management Of Blunt Chest Trauma In Children: An Evidence-Based Approach (Trauma CME)
Date Released: 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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Nov 2013
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Aug 2013
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Managing Childhood Obesity In The Emergency Department
Date Released: Nov 2012
This review identifies the causes of pediatric obesity and addresses the comorbidities of pediatric obesity in the emergency department, including impairments in patients' physical and emotional quality of life.
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Nov 2012
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Oct 2012
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Diagnosing And Managing Ovarian And Adnexal Torsion In Children
Date Released: Jul 2012
This review looks at the evidence on diagnosing ovarian torsion, focusing particularly on diagnostic imaging modalities and the major guideline recommendations to effectively differentiate ovarian torsion from the many other possible causes of abdominal pain in the pediatric female.
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Jul 2012
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Feb 2012
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Ballistic Injuries In The Emergency Department (Trauma CME)
Date Released: Dec 2011
This issue reviews the physics of ballistics as it relates to the tracts and patterns of tissue injury caused by different types of firearms and missiles, and it takes a regional approach to reviewing the current evidence for managing gunshot wounds to the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, genitourinary (GU) system, extremities, and soft tissues. Current guidelines as well as new research and evidence regarding fluid resuscitation, airway management, evaluation strategies, drug therapies, and documentation are discussed.
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Dec 2011
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Evidence-Based Management Of Suspected Appendicitis In The Emergency Department
Date Released: Oct 2011
In this issue of Emergency Medicine Practice, the most current findings in regard to the diagnosis of appendicitis in the emergency department (ED) will be discussed, with particular attention towards elucidating the elements of history, physical examination, and laboratory testing that will most benefit the emergency clinician faced with the dilemma of diagnosing possible appendicitis.
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Oct 2011
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Oct 2011
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Mar 2011
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Apr 2010
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Jul 2004
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Dec 2000
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