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Points & Pearls: The Year in Review 2023
Date Release: Aug 2025
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).
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Points & Pearls: The Year in Review 2024
Date Release: Aug 2025
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).
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Antibiotic Stewardship in Urgent Care Practice
Date Release: Aug 2025
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.
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Updates and Controversies in the Early Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock (Infectious Disease CME and Pharmacology CME)
Date Release: Aug 2025
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
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Influenza in Urgent Care: 2024-2025 Season Update (Pharmacology CME and Infectious Disease CME)
Date Release: Dec 2024
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.
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The 2025 Lifelong Learning And Self-Assessment Study Guide
Date Release: Sep 2024
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.
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Managing Emergency Department Patients With Otalgia
Date Release: Apr 2024
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.
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Brief Resolved Unexplained Events: Practical Evaluation and Management in the Emergency Department
Date Release: Apr 2024
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.
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The 2024 Lifelong Learning And Self-Assessment Study Guide
Date Release: Sep 2023
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.
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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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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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Urgent Care Management of Possible Rabies Exposure
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. No CME for this activity.
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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 on 04/15/2028
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Management of Pediatric Transplant Patients in the Emergency Department
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. No CME for this activity
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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. No CME for this activity
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the Emergency Department
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. No CME for this activity
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An Evidence-Based Approach to Nontraumatic Ocular Complaints in Children
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. No CME for this activity
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Pediatric Influenza in the Emergency Department: Diagnosis and Management
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. No CME for this activity
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Management of Pediatric Head and Neck Infections in the Emergency Department
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. No CME for this activity
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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. CME expired on 07/01/2023. No CME for this activity
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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. CME expired on 06/01/2023. No CME for this activity
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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. CME expired on 03/15/2023. No CME for this activity
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Influenza in the Emergency Department: 2020 Update
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. CME expired on 02/01/2023. No CME for this activity
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. (CME expired 11/30/2023).
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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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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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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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Management Of Acute Rhinosinusitis In Pediatric Patients
Date Release: May 2012
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.
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Treatment Of Pediatric Patients With Jaundice In The ED
Date Release: Dec 2010
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.
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Enterovirus And The Neonate Controversies In The Diagnosis And Management Of Potentially Lethal Infections
Date Release: Mar 2009
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.
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