This issue discusses the presentation, diagnosis, management, and prognosis of simple febrile seizures and complex febrile seizures in children. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2028

This printable PDF compiles all 42 of the 2023 issues of Points & Pearls for Emergency Medicine Practice, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice, and Evidence-Based Urgent Care. FREE to complete bundle subscribers. (No CME for this activity).

This printable PDF compiles all 42 of the 2024 issues of Points & Pearls for Emergency Medicine Practice, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice, and Evidence-Based Urgent Care. FREE to complete bundle subscribers. (No CME for this activity).

The essential information about antibiotic stewardship that every urgent care clinician needs. One 43-minute video module plus a printable Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines for easy reference. No CME credit.

Early diagnosis and treatment of sepsis is key to survival, and the evolution of definitions, guidelines, and treatment protocols continues to influence ED management. This issue reviews the latest evidence on the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis in the ED. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Infectious Disease and 2 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 08/01/2025

This issue discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and current recommended management of pediatric diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus in the emergency department. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease CME credits and 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 08/01/2028

This issue reviews various etiologies and patient presentations of common SSTIs, discusses findings on the history and physical examination that can differentiate SSTIs from mimics, and provides evidence-based recommendations for management of SSTIs in the emergency department. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease CME credits and 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 04/01/2025

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 and 4 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 12/01/2027.

This issue provides an evidence-based approach to the diagnosis, workup, and management of common pediatric ear complaints including acute otitis media, acute otitis externa, acute mastoiditis, and foreign bodies in the ear canal. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Infectious Disease credits and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 12/01/2027.

Low back pain is usually due to benign causes, but emergency clinicians must be able to identify red flag causes of pain in order to avoid patient morbidity, disability, and mortality. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 11/01/2027

Appendicitis and diverticulitis are frequent causes of abdominal pain in the ED. This issue reviews the latest evidence on imaging, antibiotics, and disposition of these common conditions. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 10/01/2027

The 2025 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment Study Guide 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 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 24 Category 2-B credit hours from the American Osteopathic Association. Included as part of the 24 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Cultural Competency credits, 2 Infectious Disease credits, 2 Pain Management credits, 10 Pharmacology credits, 1 Trauma credit. CME expires on 09/01/2027.

Acute otalgia is a common complaint seen in the urgent care. Understanding the broad differential of the many forms of acute otitis media and acute otitis externa is necessary to avoid misdiagnosis and antibiotic overuse. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Pharmacology CME credits and 4 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 08/01/2027.

This issue describes evidence-based diagnostic criteria for the appropriate identification and treatment of pediatric acute bacterial sinusitis and its complications. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 08/01/2027.

This issue reviews the presentation, evaluation, and management of pediatric patients with COVID-19, MIS-C, and long COVID. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 07/01/2027.

Urgent care management of HIV includes screening and testing, prescribing of PEP, and treatment of patients with an established diagnosis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease CME credits, 4 HIV CME credits, and 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 06/01/2027.

Although ear pain is typically benign, a systematic approach to its evaluation and management will enable identification of serious causes, while ensuring appropriate treatment. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 04/01/2027.

This issue reviews the definition of a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE), summarizes the risk-stratification criteria for infants who experience a BRUE, provides management recommendations for patients with a lower-risk BRUE, and also discusses literature published since 2016 that expands on that guidance to include the higher-risk group. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 04/01/2027.

Patients who have had a COVID-19 infection may present to urgent care with a wide variety of symptoms that are associated with long COVID. This issue reviews recommendations for managing these patients based on the current state of knowledge about long COVID. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. CME expires on 03/01/2027.

This issue reviews the most up-to-date evidence to provide recommendations for evaluation and management of febrile young infants aged ≤60 days. 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 1 Infectious Disease CME credit. CME expires on 02/01/2027.

Patients with symptoms of long COVID may present with a wide variety of complaints that could also be potentially life-threatening non-COVID signs. What does current evidence tell us is the best way to tell the difference? Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 01/01/2027.

It is often challenging to distinguish bacterial from viral causes of pneumonia in children, but this distinction is vital for effective treatment. This issue provides guidance for the diagnosis and management of pediatric community-acquired pneumonia in the urgent care setting. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible 4 Infectious Disease and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 01/01/2027.

The causes of acute joint pain are varied, but this urgent care presentation must always prompt consideration for infectious causes, including septic arthritis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible 1 Pharmacology and 1 Pain Management. CME credits CME expires on 12/01/2026.

Mild to moderately severe PID can be managed in the urgent care setting with prompt diagnosis and evidence-based treatment recommendations. 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 and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 10/01/2026.

The 2024 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment Study Guide 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 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 26 Category 2-B credit hours from the American Osteopathic Association. Included as part of the 26 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Addiction Disorders credits, 1 Geriatrics credit, 5 Infectious Disease credits, 9 Pharmacology credits, 1 Pain Management credit, 2 Palliative Care credits, 1 Patient Safety credit, 1 Terminally Ill Care credit. CME expires on 09/01/2026.

The causes of red eye presentations in urgent care can range from benign to vision threatening. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Infectious Disease and .25 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 08/01/2026.

This issue reviews the current evidence on evaluation and management of skin and soft-tissue infections, including identification cellulitis, abscess, and necrotizing infections. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 07/01/2026.

While presentations are sometimes nonspecific, timely diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne illnesses are critical. This issue reviews the diagnosis and management of the tick-borne illnesses most likely to be seen in urgent care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 06/01/2026.

This issue reviews evidence-based recommendations and current guidelines for management of community-acquired pneumonia in urgent care settings. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology and 4 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 04/01/2026.

This issue reviews the updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Pharmacology and 4 Infectious Disease CME credits. CME expires on 03/01/2026.

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.

With evolving research on the causes of pelvic inflammatory disease, emergency clinicians must recognize and treat PID according to the latest evidence and guidelines. 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 and 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 12/01/2025.

This issue provides guidance for managing septic shock in children, with a focus on early recognition and appropriate resuscitation. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 11/01/2025

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.

This issue provides an evidence-based approach to management of fever in children aged 3 to 36 months, focusing primarily on fever without a source. 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 10/01/2025

Urinary tract infection is a common presentation in urgent care, but complications, atypical presentations, UTI mimics, and antibiotic resistance can present management challenges. No CME for this activity

This issue reviews the ways in which children and adolescents are trafficked, important indicators for trafficking, and best practice recommendations for addressing suspected or confirmed trafficking based on current evidence. No CME for this activity

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. No CME for this activity.

This issue reviews history and physical examination findings associated with spinal epidural abscess, provides an approach to diagnostic studies, and discusses treatment options based on current evidence. No CME for this activity.

Review the most current information on ED management of skin and soft-tissue infection, including dangerous necrotizing infections. No CME for this activity.

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 on 04/15/2028

When a patient presents to the ED and meningitis or encephalitis are suspected, prompt, evidence-based testing and treatment are required. No CME for this activity.

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. No CME for this activity.

This issue reviews the performance characteristics of lactate, C-reactive protein, ferritin, and procalcitonin in potential bacterial meningitis, common bacterial infections, and appendicitis. No CME for this activity.

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. No CME for this activity

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. No CME for this activity

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.

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. No CME for this activity

ED management of HIV patients now includes management of age-related concerns, side effects of antiretroviral therapies, and PEP and PrEP regimens. No CME for this activity

Before or after mammalian bites or exposures, rabies is completely preventable, but ED management must be timely and administered correctly. No CME for this activity

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. No CME for this activity

Interdisciplinary teams at Mount Sinai Health Systems in New York developed protocols for management of COVID-19 patients. This February 2021 update of the protocols is based on the latest published literature and current practice.

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. No CME for this activity

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. No CME for this activity

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. No CME for this activity

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. No CME for this activity

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. CME expired on 09/01/2023. No CME for this activity

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. CME expired on 07/01/2023. No CME for this activity

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

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)

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. CME expired on 06/01/2023. No CME for this activity

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.

Acute gastroenteritis is common in the ED, but what is the evidence on whether testing, antibiotics, and antiemetics are useful and necessary? CME expired on 03/01/2023. No CME for this activity

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. CME expired on 03/15/2023. No CME for this activity

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. CME expired on 02/01/2023. No CME for this activity

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™. CME expired on 02/15/2023. No CME for this activity

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

This issue provides an evidence-based approach for the evaluation and management of pediatric patients with septic arthritis and/or osteomyelitis and offers guidance for appropriate antibiotic treatment. CME expired on 12/01/2022. No CME for this activity

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

The 2020 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment Study Guide will prepare you for the ABEM LLSA examination. No CME for this activity.

Sexually transmitted diseases are a significant and growing public health threat that can cause lasting danger to the health of men, women, and unborn babies. Swift diagnosis and effective treatment strategies can lessen the public health consequences. CME expired on 04/01/2022.

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

This issue provides recommendations for the evaluation and management of common as well as life-threatening obstetric and gynecologic emergencies. Psychosocial and confidentiality issues pertaining to adolescent sexual health services are also discussed. CME expired on 02/01/2022. No CME for this activity

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

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

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

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

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).

This issue reviews the signs and symptoms of GAS pharyngitis, as well as associated complications, and provides recommendations for appropriate treatment that focuses on reducing the severity and duration of symptoms, reducing the incidence of nonsuppurative complications, and reducing transmission. (No CME for this activity).

This issue discusses the most common as well as the life-threatening etiologies of acute and chronic stridor and its management in the emergency department. (No CME for this activity).

This issue presents strategies and algorithms for the early use of evidence-based interventions, including appropriate use of antibiotics, bronchodilators, and corticosteroids, along with noninvasive ventilation with capnography, to minimize morbidity and mortality associated with this disease. (No CME for this activity).

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).

Recognize the distinctive features of rashes associated with measles, rubella, and varicella; identify children at risk for severe complications; and evaluate treatment options. 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 12/01/2019.

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

Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe multisystem disease. Prehospital personnel, hospitals, and clinicians must be prepared to provide care for patients with EVD, with special attention to rigorous infection control in order to limit the spread of infection. 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 7/1/2019

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. (CME expired 11/30/2023).

In-depth look at the treatment of human and animal bites, including the timing of wound closure, the use of prophylactic antibiotics, and the latest recommendations for rabies postexposure prophylaxis (PEP). Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME and 0.5 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 4/1/2019

This review summarizes the literature on complications of ventriculoperitoneal shunts, examines the literature regarding the workup and management of patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunts, and makes recommendations for the management of these patients in the emergency department.

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

Identifies common organisms that cause catheter-associated bloodstream infections, provides guidelines for empiric antibiotic therapy for children with central venous catheters, and discusses signs and symptoms of sepsis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 12/01/2018.

This issue reviews the various international guidelines for pharyngitis and notes controversies in diagnostic and treatment strategies, specifically for management of suspected bacterial, viral, and fungal etiology.

Reviews signs and symptoms of myocarditis and pericarditis in children, diagnostic tests, and treatment strategies for both conditions. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1.5 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 07/01/2018.

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.

This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of the 3 most common mosquito-borne illnesses seen in the United States: Plasmodium falciparum malaria, dengue, and West Nile virus.

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.

This issue reviews the common clinical presentations of the herpes simplex virus, the life-threatening infections that require expedient identification and management, and recommended treatment regimens.

This issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice will present evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis of AOM and will review the efficacy of different treatment modalities.

This review evaluates the literature on 4 biomarkers, including: (1) erythrocyte sedimentation rate, (2) C-reactive protein, (3) interleukin-6, and (4) procalcitonin, and reviews these biomarkers' diagnostic ability when applied to 4 common pediatric clinical scenarios, including: (1) acute meningitis, (2) serious bacterial infection, (3) appendicitis, and (4) septic arthritis.

This issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice will review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of pediatric rhinosinusitis, review current guidelines differentiating viral and bacterial rhinosinusitis, and offer recommendations on appropriate therapies for treating this common condition.

This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice reviews the available evidence and consensus guidelines for the management of common infectious diseases presenting to the ED and presents recommendations for treatment.

This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice expands on this review and summarizes the existing and best available literature concerning these EUS applications.

This issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice provides the results of these evidencebased studies and the most up-to-date guidelines to assist the emergency clinician in caring for pediatric patients presenting with jaundice.

The goal of this review is to provide an analysis of the current literature and recommendations regarding the diagnosis and management of CA-MRSA in the ED based on the best available evidence.

Given the possible severe sequelae of enteroviral infection in neonates, this issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice explores the controversy of taking an evidence-based approach. The clinical presentation of enteroviral infection and the potential complications arising from the infection will be described. Furthermore, the diagnostic evaluation of the newborn baby including the utility of viral studies and treatment availability will be discussed.

This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice provides a systematic review of the diseases that present with a chief complaint of "swollen extremity" and provides a costeffective approach to guide in the selection of diagnostic tests to aid in clinical decision-making.

In this issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice, we will review the available evidence on the evaluation of a child with a non traumatic limp.

This issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine PRACTICE focuses on the identification, evaluation, and treatment of diseases in the returning international child traveler who presents with fever.

This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice will address the unique issues involved in assessment and treatment of the febrile senior. Special attention is given to differences in presentation between the infected elderly and younger adults.