ED patients with symptoms of alcohol withdrawal require stepwise management to reduce the occurrence of seizures, hallucinosis, and delirium tremens. 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 and 4 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 11/01/2028.

This issue of Evidence-Based Urgent Care details current diagnostic methodologies used to evaluate respiratory and genitourinary complaints. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 2 ObGyn and 2 Infectious Disease CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 11/01/2028.

Adrenal insufficiency has many causes and triggers, from autoimmune conditions to chronic corticosteroid use, and it can present with vague and subtle symptoms. When suspected in the ED, swift treatment can prevent adrenal crisis. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 10/01/2028.

This issue provides evidence-based guidance for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common presenting symptoms in international travelers, including fever, diarrhea, and rash. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease credits and 2 Pharmacology CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval. CME expires on 10/01/2028.

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 09/01/2028.

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 09/01/2028.

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 08/01/2028.

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 08/01/2028.

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

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 06/01/2028

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 05/01/2028.

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 04/01/2028.

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 03/01/2028

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 02/01/2028

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.

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.