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Nov 20205,036 views

Managing ED patients with hemorrhagic shock requires swift coordination of ED resources and protocols. This issue reviews the latest evidence on hemostatic devices and medications, testing, and massive transfusion. 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 11/01/2023

Oct 20203,265 views

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews emergency department management of the pregnant trauma patient. 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 10/15/2023.

Oct 20206,216 views

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

Sep 20204,017 views

This Pharmacology EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides an evidence-based overview of emergency department management of calcium-channel blocker overdose, beta blocker overdose, and digoxin toxicity, and focuses on the caveats of treatment for each. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Pharmacology CME. CME expires on 09/15/2023.

Sep 20205,966 views

Infective endocarditis can be difficult to diagnose, given its often subtle presentation and multisystem involvement. This issue presents an evidence-based approach to testing, imaging, and empiric antibiotic therapies. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 09/01/2023

Aug 20204,070 views

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.

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

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.

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

Jun 2020

Summary and review of the results of a survey of 65 pediatric emergency department leaders in the U.S. and Canada.

Jun 2020

Quickly differentiate benign from deadly causes of dizziness with the timing-and-triggers approach to evaluation. This on-demand course includes a 1-hour lecture, an evidence-based article, and 1 stroke CME credit. CME expires on 06/17/2023

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)

Jun 2020

Life-threatening secondary headache can be due to vascular disorders or trauma, and they can present with sudden, severe onset. This course presents the red flag signs for the most dangerous causes of life-threatening headaches, with recommendations on swift imaging and treatment. It also includes up to 5 stroke CME credits. CME expires on 06/04/2023.

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

May 202035,370 views

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has raised serious concerns worldwide, particularly for emergency clinicians. This overview reviews and links the most authoritative early research and provides all the contacts and resources that can keep you continuously updated on this outbreak. This article and related resources are free for everyone. CME credit is available for subscribers.

May 2020

Three courses on high-risk cardiovascular presentations encountered by emergency clinicians: non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, patients taking direct oral anticoagulant agents, and blunt cardiac injury. Also included are two video recordings from the 2019 ResusEM conference. 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.

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

Mar 2020

Acute gastroenteritis is common in the ED, but what is the evidence on whether testing, antibiotics, and antiemetics are useful and necessary? 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

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

Feb 20203,453 views

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

Jan 20203,768 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

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 2019

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 20194,045 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