Effective ED management of status epilepticus includes an algorithmic approach to termination of seizures as well as management of the underlying cause: acute, nonacute, or chronic. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2025

This issue reviews the evidence on red flag signs and symptoms for low back pain, current diagnostic studies recommendations, and best-practice treatment and disposition strategies. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2025

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 Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the latest guidelines on managing patients with difficult airways in the ED, the components of a successful difficult airway program, and how to implement a difficult airway response program in a community hospital setting. 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 08/15/2028.

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 reviews colonic diverticular disease, exploring the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical management in the urgent care setting. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 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

Hand and wrist injuries can result in significant morbidity and disability if not managed promptly in the ED, with timely follow-up and specialist referral. This issue reviews common injuries and discusses appropriate disposition of patients with hand injuries. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 07/01/2025

Minor ocular injuries can be managed in the urgent care setting, while vision-threatening injuries require prompt identification and referral. This issue discusses injuries to the eye itself—rather than the bony orbit, eyelid, or surround structures—as well as comprehensive management and emergency department or ophthalmology referral as needed. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Trauma CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 07/01/2028

This issue reviews the updated International League Against Epilepsy definition of status epilepticus and discusses evidence-based medication recommendations and treatment protocols for management of pediatric status epilepticus in the emergency department. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 07/01/2028

Thyroid emergencies are potentially life-threatening clinical diagnoses. This issue presents the most common comorbidities and physical findings seen in patients with decompensated hypothyroidism and thyroid storm. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 06/01/2028

Most wrist injuries are rarely life-threatening and can be managed in the urgent care setting. This issue details how a thorough physical examination complemented by appropriate imaging studies can lead to comprehensive management and referral as needed. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 06/01/2025

This issue reviews key considerations in the evaluation and initial management of pediatric hematuria in the emergency department, including evidence-based recommendations for laboratory and imaging choices. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 06/01/2025

ED management of patients with the chronic neurologic diseases, Parkinson, myasthenia gravis, and multiple sclerosis, requires targeted management strategies based on patient history and disease course. 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 05/01/2028

Headache is among the most common chief complaints seen in urgent care. This article reviews management strategies for primary headache disorders, which include migraine, tension-type headache, and cluster headache, as well as secondary headache disorders such as medication overuse headache. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Pain Management CME credits and 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 05/01/2025.

This issue reviews the definitions and differential diagnosis of pediatric sexual abuse, offers guidance for assessment techniques and diagnostic considerations, and provides evidence-based recommendations for management strategies for children who have experienced sexual abuse. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Child Abuse CME credits, 4 Sexual Assault CME credits, and 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 05/01/2025

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the emergency department management of wound care in pediatric patients. 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 04/15/2028..

Sodium disorders can have a wide range of etiologies, including medical conditions, drugs, and environmental stresses. Prompt interpretation and analysis of laboratory results will direct management. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 04/01/2028.

This article reviews both traumatic and nontraumatic causes of elbow and forearm pain in children that includes how to conduct a thorough physical examination in an injured child, using a conservative approach for imaging studies, and emergency department referral only for fracture concern. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 04/01/2025.

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

For patients with knee pain, ruling out dangerous causes with appropriate testing and follow-up can contribute to increased patient comfort as well as healthcare cost savings. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 03/01/2028

Elbow and forearm pain are typically caused by overuse injuries or chronic conditions and can be managed in the urgent care setting. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 03/01/2025.

This issue reviews the clinical presentation of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), provides guidance for differentiating JIA from conditions with similar presentations, and offers recommendations for management of JIA and JIA-related complications in the emergency department. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 03/01/2025.

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the latest evidence on managing mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, in the ED. 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 02/15/2028..

This issue reviews the evidence on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with suspected traumatic intracranial hemorrhage. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 02/01/2028

Most ankle injuries are rarely life-threatening and can be managed in the outpatient setting. This review details how a thorough physical examination complemented by appropriate imaging studies can lead to comprehensive management and referral as needed. 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 02/01/2025.

This issue reviews the classic clinical findings associated with apophysitis, offers guidance for evaluation, and provides evidence-based recommendations for the management of patients with apophyseal injuries in the emergency department. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 02/01/2028.

Patients with alkali caustic exposure require prompt evaluation for classification of their injuries to determine the need for imaging, intubation, or surgical intervention. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 01/01/2028

Nephrolithiasis has variable presentation and treatment recommendations in urgent care. This review aids clinicians in understanding the current evidence-based diagnostic and treatment recommendations for the management of patients who present to urgent care with nephrolithiasis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 01/01/2028.

This issue provides an evidence-based review of pediatric primary headache disorders and offers guidance 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 2 Pain Management credits and 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 01/01/2028.

This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA! CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the emergency department management of dental trauma in pediatric patients. 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 12/15/2027.

Mesenteric ischemia, a potentially deadly cause of abdominal pain, can present as 1 of 4 different subtypes, requiring swift ED resuscitation and referral. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 12/01/2027

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

This issue provides evidence-based management of the evaluation and treatment of epistaxis in the urgent care setting. It also discusses common causes of epistaxis and what presentations require higher level of care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 11/01/2027.

This issue provides an overview of sickle cell disease and offers recommendations for the management of the most common complica¬tions of sickle cell disease seen in pediatric patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 11/01/2027.

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the latest evidence on managing maxillofacial trauma in the ED. 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 10/15/2027.

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

This issue provides evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, and disposition of acute gastroenteritis in adults. It also highlights patient and environmental factors that can increase the likelihood of severe disease that warrants escalation of supportive care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 10/01/2027.

This issue reviews common causes of acute scrotal pain in pediatric patients. The literature is reviewed and recommendations are provided to guide the emergency clinician in appropriate management and disposition of boys with acute scrotal pain. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 10/01/2027.

This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the evaluation and management of stroke in the setting of drug intoxication and substance use disorder. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke credits, 2 Substance Use credits, and 1 Controlled Substances credit. CME expires on 09/15/2027.

This issue focuses on best practices for quick recognition and reporting of suspected abuse or neglect of elderly ED patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Domestic Violence CME credits and 4 Geriatrics CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 09/01/2027

Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common and distressing experience for many women. Urgent care clinicians should have a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology and etiologies of this condition to effectively manage these patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2027.

This issue provides a comprehensive review of the definitions, causes, and management strategies for upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding in children. It also highlights existing knowledge gaps and future research directions. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2027.

Patients with sickle cell disease require prompt ED management for pain crises and potentially life-threatening complications. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 08/01/2027.

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 best practice management of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients presenting to the ED with complications of dialysis as well as conditions related to their end-stage renal disease. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 07/01/2027.

Shoulder pain complaints in urgent care may be caused by acute injury or by overuse. Accurate diagnosis is essential to preventing chronic pain, disability, and complications. 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 07/01/2027.

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.

This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA! CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the emergency department management of severe traumatic brain injury in pediatric patients. 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 06/15/2027.

This issue provides guidance on managing ED patients with opioid overdose and withdrawal, best-practice recommendations on assessing patient readiness for medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and initiation strategies for MOUD. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Substance Use Disorders CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 06/01/2027. This CME activity is eligible for 4 credit hours toward the United States Department Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) requirements.

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.

This issue discusses the various etiologies of epistaxis and provides evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and management of pediatric epistaxis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 06/01/2027.

This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the use of ultrasound in acute stroke, with a focus on applications of interest to emergency clinicians. 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 05/15/2027.

Ketamine has many established uses in the ED, including procedural sedation, analgesia, and intubation. This issue reviews current evidence for these uses, plus emerging uses for depression, asthma, status epilepticus, and alcohol use disorder. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Pharmacology CME credits and 1 Pain Management CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 05/01/2027.

While many cases are self-limiting, angioedema can be a symptom of a life-threatening emergency and requires thorough evaluation. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credit. CME expires on 05/01/2027.

This issue provides an evidence-based review of pediatric venous thromboembolism, including the epidemiology, presenting clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostic modalities, and treatment options. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 05/01/2027.

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.

Many patients with low-risk electrical injuries can be safely managed in and discharged from urgent care, but clinicians must also be able to recognize high-risk injuries. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible 4 Trauma CME credit. 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.

Constipation is an increasingly common complaint in the ED, and though it is typically benign, serious causes and complications must be ruled out, and patients seeking relief can be given options for treatment and self-care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 0.5 Palliative Care CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 03/01/2027.

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 key risk factors for youth suicide and discusses strategies for screening and assessment, ED-based interventions, and considerations for determining appropriate levels of care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Behavioral Health CME credits. CME expires on 03/01/2027.

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the latest evidence on managing snake envenomations in the ED. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma credits and 1 Pharmacology credits. CME expires on 02/15/2027.

Right heart failure can result from many etiologies – cardiovascular, pulmonary, infectious, and chronic disease. Recognition of RHF is essential for managing the underlying etiologies and avoiding decompensation. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 02/01/2027.

The diagnostic approach to dizziness has changed from a focus on symptom quality to a timing-and triggers approach. This approach can be used in urgent care to quickly differentiate benign dizziness from deadly causes. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible 1 Stroke CME credit. CME expires on 02/01/2027.

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.

This issue reviews best practices for the diagnosis and management of urinary tract infection in pediatric patients presenting to the emergency department. 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 01/01/2027.

This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the risk factors and management recommendations for stroke in pregnant and postpartum patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke credits and 1 Pharmacology credits. CME expires on 12/15/2026.

When a patient presents to the ED with hypotension, it is essential to quickly determine the cause, to initiate appropriate treatment and avoid shock and end-organ damage. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 12/01/2026.

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.

This issue presents an evidence-based approach to common pediatric ingestions, with a focus on initial emergency department stabilization, diagnosis, and management of a selection of the most common and hazardous ingestions. 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 12/01/2026.

This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews diagnostic and treatment modalities for commonly encountered injuries in pediatric blunt thoracic trauma. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 11/15/2026.

Patients presenting to the ED with symptoms of methamphetamine use are at risk for rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney injury, and cardiovascular complications if timely treatment is not initiated. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 11/01/2026.

The management of asthma in urgent care is most often focused on stabilization of an acute exacerbation, after which the patient can be bridged to long-term management. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 11/01/2026.

This issue provides an evidence-based guide to identifying and managing the most common pediatric diabetic complications and emergencies. 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 11/01/2026.

This issue reviews the latest evidence on ED headache medications, nerve blocks, and therapies to prevent rebound headache and medication overuse headache. 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 1 Pain Management credit, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 10/01/2026.

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, and disposition of patients with traumatic ocular injuries. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma credits. CME expires on 10/01/2026.

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.

This issue reviews commonly used substances in the adolescent population and provides a general framework for approaching, assessing, and managing these patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Controlled Substances CME credits and 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 10/01/2026.

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.

Management of upper and lower extremity fractures in children often requires awareness of age-specific injury patterns and conditions. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma and .25 Pain Management CME credits. CME expires on 09/01/2026.

This issue offers evidence-based recommendations for the identification and management of nonaccidental trauma in children. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma credits. CME expires on 09/01/2026.

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews evidence-based recommendations for the ED management of mammalian bites in pediatric patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma and .25 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 09/01/2026.

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.

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 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.

This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews evidence-based recommendations for the ED evaluation and management of patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke and .5 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 07/20/2026.

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.

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.

This issue reviews evidence-based approaches to emergency department management of moderate to severe acute asthma in pediatric patients. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Pharmacology CME credit. CME expires on 07/01/2026.

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.

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 resuscitation of children in cardiac arrest and highlights practice changes in the 2020 Pediatric Advanced Life Support guidelines. 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 06/01/2026

Foreign body ingestion is a common ED presentation, and it is essential to know what type of imaging is most helpful, when emergent intervention is required, and when watchful waiting is appropriate. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 05/01/2026.

This issue reviews the urgent care management of common acute traumatic and atraumatic dental emergencies. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 Trauma, 2 Pain Management, 1 Infectious Disease, and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 05/01/2026.

This issue reviews the general approach, differential diagnosis, and initial workup and management of life-threatening causes of pediatric headaches. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Stroke CME credit and 1 Pharmacology CME credit. CME expires on 05/01/2026

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and management of patients who have experienced intimate partner violence. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma, 4 Domestic Violence, and 4 Ethics CME credits. CME expires on 4/20/2026.

Managing patients with gunshot injuries depends on the location of the wounds. This issue outlines best practices for gunshot wounds to the head, neck, chest/abdomen, and extremities. 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 04/01/2026.

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 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

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.

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 presentation, systematic evaluation, and management of common pediatric orthopedic injuries of the ankle and foot. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma credits. CME expires on 03/01/2026

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.

This issue reviews the clinical evaluation and management of acute hand injuries in the urgent care setting. 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.

This issue reviews sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus abnormalities, and provides a systematic approach to the evaluation and management of the ill child with an electrolyte emergency. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology credits. CME expires on 02/01/2026

ED patients experiencing trauma or serious medical events may be at risk for PTSD. This issue presents strategies for screening, referral, and psychological first aid. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 Trauma CME credits and 4 Behavioral Health CME credits. CME expires on 01/01/2026.

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.

This issue reviews evidence-based approaches to assessment and management of pain in pediatric patients, with a focus on optimizing nonopioid pain management as a first approach and using opioid medications safely, when appropriate. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Pain Management credits, 4 Controlled Substances credits, 4 Pharmacology credits, and 1 Addiction Disorders credit. 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 reviews acute cerebellar ataxia, anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis, and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. The common presentations, evaluation, and management of these conditions in the emergency department are discussed. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 12/01/2025

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.

This issue reviews recommendations for the evidence-based evaluation and risk stratification of patients with chest pain who present to urgent care. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires 11/01/2025.

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

Angioedema can cause life-threatening airway compromise, and determining the cause is essential to timely management. 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 10/01/2025.

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

This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews imaging recommendations and interpretations in pediatric thoracic and abdominal injuries. No CME for this activity

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. No CME for this activity

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 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. No CME for this activity

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. No CME for this activity

This issue reviews the current evidence for the evaluation, cleansing, and repair of wounds and lacerations in the urgent care setting. No CME for this activity

This issue reviews the current evidence for initial assessment and acute management of firearm injuries to the extremities of pediatric patients. No CME for this activity

Quickly differentiating anaphylaxis from lower-risk allergic reactions in the ED is essential for patient safety and comfort. No CME for this activity

This issue reviews the evidence-based recommendations for urgent care management of thermal burns, including sunburn. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 09/01/2028

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

This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) addresses emergency department management of submersion injuries in pediatric patients. No CME for this activity

Procedural sedation and analgesia are essential in emergency medicine. This issue reviews how to choose the optimal agents and procedures, individualized for each patient. 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.

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 05/01/2028.

This issue discusses materials, methods, and monitoring for pediatric patients undergoing nerve blocks in the emergency department. Recognition and management of local anesthetic systemic toxicity syndrome and special considerations for pediatric patients are also reviewed. No CME for this activity.

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) addresses emergency department management of traumatic pneumothorax. 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.

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 4/1/2028.

This issue reviews lead poisoning in pediatric patients, including key signs and symptoms, management in the emergency department, and formulation of a safe discharge plan. 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.

This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) covers emergency department management of spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage. No CME for this activity

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. No CME for this activity

This issue reviews causes of cardiac and non-cardiac pediatric chest pain and provides recommendations for a more standardized evaluation in the ED to minimize the risk of missing a life-threatening pathology while reducing unnecessary testing. 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

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. No CME for this activity

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the current evidence for the evaluation, cleansing, and repair of wounds and lacerations in the ED. No CME for this activity

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. No CME for this activity

This issue discusses low-voltage, high-voltage, and lightning strike injuries and provides evidence-based recommendation for management in the emergency department. No CME for this activity

When rib fractures are suspected following blunt thoracic trauma, initiating multimodal pain control and choosing imaging based on patient risk factors is critical. 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

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. No CME for this activity

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

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. No CME for this activity

This issue provides recommendations for the clinical evaluation and management of pediatric patients who have been envenomated by spiders, bees, wasps, fire ants, scorpions, snakes, or lizards. Indications for antivenom use and dosing recommendations are also provided. No CME for this activity

This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews imaging recommendations and interpretations in pediatric head and neck injuries. No CME for this activity

Abnormal uterine bleeding can be a sign of serious and life-threatening conditions as well as being distressing and inconvenient. There are now effective diagnostic and management strategies that emergency clinicians can offer. No CME for this activity

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. 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

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. No CME for this activity

This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the evaluation and management of patients with stroke who present to the ED after 3 hours. No CME for this activity

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. No CME for this activity

This issue reviews the most recent literature on mTBI and concussion and provides recommendations for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mTBI and concussion in the acute setting. Clinical decision rules and their utility in clinical practice will also be discussed. No CME for this activity

In order to prevent stroke in ED patients with atrial fibrillation, pharmacologic and/or electrical control of rate and/or rhythm are essential, along with risk stratification to determine the need for anticoagulation. No CME for this activity

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. No CME for this activity

This Trauma EXTRA supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the evaluation and management of patients with neck trauma. 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

This Pharmacology EXTRA supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. No CME for this activity

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. No CME for this activity