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Optimizing Imaging in the Pediatric Trauma Patient, Part 1: Head and Neck Trauma - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME) Date Release: Aug 2021 This Pediatric Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews imaging recommendations and interpretations in pediatric head and neck 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 08/15/2024.
Less-Lethal Law Enforcement Weapons: Clinical Management of Associated Injuries in the Emergency Department (Trauma CME) Date Release: Aug 2021 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. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1.5 Trauma CME credits. CME expires on 08/01/2024
Emergency Department Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in the Nonpregnant Patient Date Release: Aug 2021 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. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 08/01/2024
Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Primary Bone Tumors in the Emergency Department Date Release: Jul 2021 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. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 07/01/2024
Managing the HIV-Infected Adult Patient in the Emergency Department (Infectious Disease CME, Pharmacology CME and HIV CME) Date Release: Jul 2021 ED management of HIV patients now includes management of age-related concerns, side effects of antiretroviral therapies, and PEP and PrEP regimens. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Infectious Disease CME, 4 Pharmacology CME and 4 HIV CME credits. CME expires on 07/01/2024
Acute Ischemic Stroke: Emergency Department Management After the 3-Hour Window - Stroke EXTRA Supplement (Stroke CME and Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Jun 2021 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. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke CME and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 06/15/2024.
Emergency Department Assessment and Management of Pediatric Acute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion (Trauma CME) Date Release: Jun 2021 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. 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 06/01/2024
Emergency Department Management of Syncope Date Release: Jun 2021 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. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 06/01/2024
Consent, Refusal of Care, and Shared Decision-Making for Pediatric Patients in Emergency Settings (Ethics CME) Date Release: May 2021 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. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Ethics CME credits. CME expires on 05/01/2024
Atrial Fibrillation: An Approach to Diagnosis and Management in the Emergency Department Date Release: May 2021 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. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 05/01/2024
Emergency Medicine Practice and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice 2020 in Review: Key Points & Clinical Pearls Date Release: Apr 2021 Emergency Medicine Practice and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice 2020 in Review: Key Points & Clinical Pearls is your handy compilation of all 12 issues of 2020 Emergency Medicine Practice and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice Points & Pearls. (No CME for this activity).
Updates and Controversies in the Early Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock (Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Apr 2021 Sepsis and septic shock guidelines, requirements, criteria, and treatments have changed substantially in the last few years. This issue reviews the latest evidence and discusses the changes and current controversies in sepsis diagnosis and management. 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 10/1/2023
Neck Trauma: Diagnosis and Management in the Emergency Department - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME) Date Release: Apr 2021 This Trauma EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the evaluation and management of patients with neck 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 04/15/2024.
Emergency Department Clinical Operations During a Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Future Directions Date Release: Apr 2021 This white paper outlines essential elements of planning and preparedness for emergency department pandemic surge response, based on lessons learned from the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic experience in New York City
The Child With a Syndrome: Considerations for Management in the Emergency Department Date Release: Apr 2021 This issue reviews 3 pediatric syndromes - spina bifida, Down syndrome, and Marfan syndrome - each of which are associated with unique emergent conditions. The issue discusses the pitfalls in interpreting routine testing and reviews diagnostic and therapeutic approaches helpful in evaluating children with these syndromes.Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 04/01/2024.
Management of Suspected Rabies Exposure in the Emergency Department (Infectious Disease CME) Date Release: Apr 2021 Before or after mammalian bites or exposures, rabies is completely preventable, but ED management must be timely and administered correctly. 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 04/01/2024
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice 2020 in Review: Key Points & Clinical Pearls Date Release: Mar 2021 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice 2020 in Review: Key Points & Clinical Pearls is your handy compilation of all 12 issues of 2020 Emergency Medicine Practice Points & Pearls. (No CME for this activity).
Emergency Medicine Practice 2020 in Review: Key Points & Clinical Pearls Date Release: Mar 2021 Emergency Medicine Practice 2020 in Review: Key Points & Clinical Pearls is your handy compilation of all 12 issues of 2020 Emergency Medicine Practice Points & Pearls. (No CME for this activity).
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: Improving Outcomes in the Emergency Department With Aggressive Management Strategies - Pharmacology EXTRA Supplement - (Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Mar 2021 This Pharmacology EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. 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 02/15/2024.
Pediatric Acute Demyelinating Syndromes: Identification and Management in the Emergency Department Date Release: Mar 2021 This issue reviews the common presentations of Guillain-Barré syndrome and acute transverse myelitis and provides evidence-based recommendations for the workup, treatment, and disposition of patients with these syndromes. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 03/01/2024.
Management of Acute Urinary Retention in the Emergency Department Date Release: Mar 2021 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. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 03/01/2024
Practical Protocols for Managing Patients With SARS-CoV-2 Infection (COVID-19) in the Emergency Department Date Release: Feb 2021 Interdisciplinary teams at Mount Sinai Health Systems in New York developed protocols for management of COVID-19 patients. This February 2021 update of the protocols is based on the latest published literature and current practice.
Accidental Trauma of Infancy: Emergency Department Evaluation and Management - Trauma EXTRA Supplement Date Release: Feb 2021 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.
An Evidence-Based Approach to Nontraumatic Ocular Complaints in Children (Infectious Disease CME and Pharmacology CME) Date Release: Feb 2021 Nontraumatic ocular complaints in children are common but can be difficult to diagnose. This issue reviews the presentations of common nontraumatic ocular complaints and provides evidence-based recommendations for management in the emergency department. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Infectious Disease CME and 0.25 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 02/01/2024.
Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the Emergency Department (Infectious Disease CME) Date Release: Feb 2021 Recommendations on risk stratification, imaging, testing, and drug therapies for CAP are evolving continuously. This issue reviews the latest evidence on managing CAP in the ED. 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 02/01/2024