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.

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 12-module video course and interactive companion workbook will help you master all aspects of laceration management, featuring step-by-step animated videos and cadaver demonstrations of suture techniques. Includes 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 06/10/2028.

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 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..

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

The essential information you need to confidently manage lacerations. From a board-certified emergency physician. Includes 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 12/31/2025.

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.

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.

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This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews imaging recommendations and interpretations in pediatric thoracic and abdominal injuries. 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 09/15/2025

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. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME and 0.25 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 09/01/2025

This issue reviews the current evidence for the evaluation, cleansing, and repair of wounds and lacerations 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 and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires 08/01/2025.

This issue reviews the current evidence for initial assessment and acute management of firearm injuries to the extremities of 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 and 0.5 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 08/01/2025

The 2023 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment Study is designed to prepare emergency medicine physicians to pass the ABEM LLSA exam as well as update you on current topics in emergency medicine. 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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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.

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 Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the management of infants with traumatic injuries. This issue does not include CME.

This Stroke EXTRA supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides an evidence-based overview of the recognition and management in the emergency department management of blunt cerebrovascular injuries, and focuses on the appropriate diagnostic studies and stroke prevention. No CME for this activity

Rhabdomyolysis is a complex pathological process that requires prompt treatment to prevent potentially life-threatening sequelae. This issue reviews the broad differential and presents evidence-based recommendations for the management of rhabdomyolysis. No CME for this activity

Managing ED patients with hemorrhagic shock requires swift coordination of ED resources and protocols. This issue reviews the latest evidence on hemostatic devices and medications, testing, and massive transfusion. No CME for this activity

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews emergency department management of the pregnant trauma patient. CME expired on 10/01/2023. No CME for this activity

This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides an evidence-based overview of considerations for radiation exposure in trauma imaging as well as strategies for resuscitation in trauma. CME expired on 08/01/2023. No CME for this activity

This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the management of burn injuries in pediatric patients. CME expired on 06/01/2023. No CME for this activity

This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and management of pediatric patients who present with blunt abdominal trauma. CME expired on 1/15/2023. No CME for this activity

This EXTRA Trauma CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides evidence-based recommendations for concussion management in the ED and reviews consensus-based guidelines for the evaluation and management of sport-related concussion and mTBI. CME expired on 09/15/2022. No CME for this activity

This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric EM Practice subscribers) reviews common indications for diagnostic POCUS in pediatric trauma. CME expired on 07/15/2022. 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.

This issue offers an evidence-based approach to the management of pediatric patients who present with penetrating trauma to the torso (including gunshot wounds and stab wounds). Guidance and recommendations for the physical examination, primary survey, and secondary survey are provided. CME expired on 05/01/2022. No CME for this activity

The spectrum of blunt cardiac injury can range from minor soreness to dysrhythmia, free wall rupture, hemorrhage, and sudden death. This issue reviews the latest evidence on the swift diagnosis of cardiac injury and best strategies for treatment. CME expired on 03/01/2022. No CME for this activity

Patients with electrical injuries in the ED can suffer trauma, external burns, and occult injuries to deep tissues, affecting all body systems. Fluids, cardiac monitoring, and disposition of low-voltage, high-voltage, and lightning strike injuries can vary. CME expired on 11/01/2021. (No CME for this activity).

This issue reviews the most common traumatic genital injuries (straddle injuries, hematomas, and impalement injuries) and nontraumatic genital emergencies (imperforate hymen and urethral prolapse), and provides evidence-based recommendations for their management in the ED. CME expired on 10/01/2021 - No CME for this activity

Key aspects of managing pediatric dental trauma involve determining whether the affected dentition is primary or permanent and knowing which injuries need emergent intervention. This issue reviews common pediatric dental injuries and provides a systematic emergency medicine-based approach for appropriate evaluation and management of injuries including a fractured tooth, a luxated tooth, and an avulsed tooth.CME expired on 8/1/2021 - No CME for this activity

This study guide, delivered in print, online, and audio digital formats, is designed to prepare emergency medicine physicians to pass the ABEM exams, as required to maintain board certification. It includes our "pass-or-it's-free" guarantee. CME Expired on 06/15/2021

When a child with multiple traumatic injuries presents to the ED, a systematic approach to evaluation and management will ensure that no major injuries are missed. This issue provides recommendations for early recognition of serious injuries, utilization of proper diagnostic studies, and rapid stabilization of injuries, which are key to reducing morbidity and mortality. CME expired on 06/01/2021 - No CME for this activity

Determining the source of shoulder pain - fracture, dislocation, or overuse - is an essential part of management. This issue offers information about effective strategies in diagnostic techniques, pain management, and indications for surgical referral for patients presenting to the ED with shoulder injuries and pain. CME expires on 06/01/2021 - No CME for this activity

This issue reviews the diagnosis and management of airway compromise that can result from fire, smoke, and heat injury, as well as carbon monoxide and cyanide toxicity. Although a standardized diagnostic protocol is lacking, the evidence on best-practice diagnostic tools, airway management, and medical adjuncts are presented. (No CME for this activity).

Optimal management of a burn patient begins with accurately classifying and measuring the extent of the burns. Every treatment decision that follows - from IV fluid management, wound care, escharotomy, and criteria for referral - depends on it. This issue reviews the best evidence on managing patients with burns, from prehospital management to disposition. (No CME for this activity).

This review presents an algorithmic approach to management that ensures that pain relief, imaging, reduction, vascular monitoring, and emergent orthopedic consultation are carried out in a timely fashion. (No CME for this activity).

This issue reviews the etiology and pathophysiology of child-specific fractures, as well as common injuries of the upper and lower extremities. Evidence-based recommendations for management of pediatric fractures, including appropriate diagnostic studies and treatment, are also discussed. (No CME for this activity).

This review provides a best-practice approach to the diagnosis and management of renal and genitourinary injuries, with an emphasis on the systematic approach needed to identify subtle injuries and avoid long-term urinary sequelae such as hypertension, incontinence, erectile dysfunction, chronic kidney disease, and nephrectomy. (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).

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).

Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with blunt injuries to the chest, ribs and lung. Decision rules for chest x-ray, CT and bedside lung ultrasonography; treatment controversies including the limitations of needle thoracostomy using standard needle, chest tube placement, and chest tube size. Also airway and ventilation management. 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 06/01/2019.

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 issue reviews current approaches to prehospital immobilization, identification of low-risk patients who may be clinically cleared from immobilization, a rational approach to the use of radiologic imaging, and the existing evidence for medical management of spinal cord injuries.

The use and limitations of the FAST examination in patients with blunt pelvic trauma, including the when to perform the exam during the trauma survey and how FAST can be used for abdominal trauma with pelvic injuries. 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 03/01/2019.

Evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of ocular trauma: ocular burn, corneal abrasion, retrobulbar hemorrhage, open glob injury, traumatic hyphema, retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, lens dislocation. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits and 0.5 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 11/01/2018.

Resuscitating and treating adult drowning patients in the emergency department, including pathophysiology of drowning and concerns such as hypothermia, mechanical ventilation, and 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. CME expires on 05/01/2018.

This review discusses the clinical evaluation and management of high-morbidity hand injuries in the context of the current evidence.

A critical appraisal of the existing guidelines for the management of motor vehicle trauma and for the use of appropriate child-safety restraints is presented.

Traumatic brain injury is the most common cause of death and disability in young people, with an annual financial burden of over $50 billion per year in the United States.

This evidence-based review summarizes the pathophysiology, historical factors, diagnostic strategies, and demographics that influence the experience of pain and provides recommendations for a variety of treatment options.

This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice focuses on advances in knowledge that should fundamentally change how we treat trauma patients in hemorrhagic shock. The best available evidence from the literature suggests that we must shift away from the paradigms that have guided emergency clinicians in the past.

There is a broad consensus in favor of less invasive procedures and more conservative management of traumatic renal injuries if the patient is stable; the exception would be cases of severe injury, such as injury to the vascular pedicle or complete laceration of the ureteropelvic junction.

This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice focuses on determining which patients will benefit from regional anesthesia and how to perform the most common facial anesthesia procedures.

Nearly all pediatricians avail themselves to pediatric advanced life support (PALS) training and certification. Most of us blindly accept the PALS guidelines as being true and unquestioningly commit them to memory. But is there evidence that PALS works? Who comes up with these guidelines and how do they do it? How do these guidelines work and what happens after the initial resuscitation steps have been completed? This article addresses these questions.

This issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice reviews the available research on mammalian bite wounds in children to help the emergency clinician choose a strategy for managing the care of their pediatric patients.

This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice addresses cervical spine injuries by providing a systematic approach that optimizes resource utilization and minimizes identification failure.

Acute spinal cord injuries (ASCIs) remain a devastating consequence of traumatic injuries around the globe. These injuries cause permanent, profound disabilities and lead to changes in lifestyle ranging from employment to marital status.

In this issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine PRACTICE, we will present an approach to pediatric shock based, as far as possible, on the available evidence.

This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice describes management strategies for common orthopedic sports injuries. Prior issues of Emergency Medicine Practice, such as the January 2000 issue on mild head trauma, the February 2000 issue on back pain, the October 2001 issue on cervical spine injuries, the November 2001 issue on wrist injuries, and the May 2002 issue on ankle injuries, also provide pertinent information.

The crashing infant is a challenge in any setting. From the largest specialty children's center to the smallest rural ED, a dying baby creates havoc. Even when you think you're prepared, things appear chaotic. Procedures go wrong; rarely used equipment seems to disappear. IV access becomes impossible for even the most experienced hands; your mind freezes when trying to calculate drug doses. The right decisions must come quickly or a baby will die.

This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice aims to fill this void by describing the state of the art ED management of wrist injuries.