Need-to-Know Emergency Medicine: A Review for Physicians in a Hurry

Overview

Comprehensive Emergency Medicine CME

Averaging just 15 minutes each, the concise lectures in Need-to-Know Emergency Medicine: A Review for Physicians in a Hurry equip busy physicians with the tools to perform rapid patient assessment and initial workup while managing a broad spectrum of patient complaints and conditions.

Led by Benjamin A. White, MD, this unique online CME course provides highly focused information on topics such as acute coronary syndromes, CHF, shock, hypertension, burns, and more. It’s continuing medical education that will help you to better:

• Explain different presentations and management of bradyarrhythmia, tachyarrhythmia
• Understand acute management of stroke
• Differentiate between nonaccidental and accidental trauma in children
• List common antidotes for poisons found in ED patients

Topics / Speakers

Cardiac Disorders

Acute Coronary Syndromes - David H. Schaffer, MD

Congestive Heart Failure - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Pericarditis and Myocarditis - Lorenzo Albala, MD

Peripheral Vascular Disease - Laura Dean, MD

Bradyarrhythmias - Paul Ginart, MD, PhD

Tachyarrhythmias - Paul Ginart, MD, PhD

Hypertension - Laura Dean, MD

Circulatory Shock - Nicole M. Duggan, MD

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Gastrointestinal Bleeding - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Gallbladder and Liver Disorders - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Appendicitis, Pancreatitis, and Diverticulitis - Emily Cleveland Manchanda, MD, MPH

Esophageal Disorders - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Pulmonary Disorders

Pneumothorax - M. Colin Tasi, MD

Pulmonary Embolism - M. Colin Tasi, MD

Pulmonary Hypertension - Bryant C. Shannon, MD

Asthma and Acute Bronchitis - Bryant C. Shannon, MD

Obstructive Lung Disease - Bryant C. Shannon, MD

Orthopedic Disorders

Common Fractures - Madeline Schwid, MD

Common Dislocations - Madeline Schwid, MD

Orthopedics: Inflammatory and Infectious Conditions - Madeline Schwid, MD

Back Pain - Anna Condella, MD

Infectious Disease Disorders

Sepsis - Nicole M. Duggan, MD

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Anita Chary, MD, PhD

Respiratory Infections - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Meningitis and Encephalitis - Melanie F. Molina, MD

Skin and Soft Tissue Infections - Melanie F. Molina, MD

Obstetric and Gynecologic Disorders

Ectopic Pregnancy - Anita Chary, MD, PhD

Complicated Labor and Delivery - Anita Chary, MD, PhD

Sexual Assault - Anita Chary, MD, PhD

Pediatric Disorders

Foreign Bodies - Jossie A. Carreras Tartak, MD

Pediatric Sports Injuries - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Nonaccidental Trauma - Lorenzo Albala, MD

Pediatric Fever - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Pediatric Abdominal Pain - Imikomobong (Micky) Ibia, MD

Pediatric Respiratory Disease - Imikomobong (Micky) Ibia, MD

Trauma

Initial Evaluation of the Traumatically Injured Patient - Emily Cleveland Manchanda, MD, MPH

Burns - Yonatan G. Keschner, MD

Life-Threatening Common Traumatic Injuries - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Neurologic Disorders

Stroke - Mariama E. Runcie, MD

Seizures in Adults - Amar Deshwar, MD

Spontaneous Intracranial Hemorrhage - Farah Z. Dadabhoy, MD, MSc

Dizziness and Vertigo - Mariama E. Runcie, MD

Headache - Madeline Schwid, MD

Psychiatric Disorders

Addiction - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Delirium - Lorenzo Albala, MD

Psychosis - David H. Schaffer, MD

Suicidal Ideation - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Cutaneous Disorders

Lesions and Rashes - Kelsy Greenwald, MD

Endocrine, Metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders

Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Christopher J. Nash, MD

Electrolyte Abnormalities - Paul Ginart, MD, PhD

Thyroid Disease - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Vitamin Deficiencies - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Eating Disorders - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Hematologic Disorders

Bleeding Disorders - Paul Ginart, MD, PhD

Transfusion Reactions - Lorenzo Albala, MD

Anemia - Lorenzo Albala, MD

Neutropenia and Immunocompromised - Lorenzo Albala, MD

Renal Disorders

Acid-Base Disorder - Anna Condella, MD

Acute Kidney injury - Bryant C. Shannon, MD

Ophthalmologic Disorders

Ocular Injuries - Lucinda Lai, MPhil, MD

The Red Eye - Lucinda Lai, MPhil, MD

Atraumatic Visual Loss - Amar Deshwar, MD

ENT Disorders

Ear Disorders - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Head and Neck Disorders - DaMarcus Baymon, MD

Urologic Disorders

Urinary Tract Infections - Jossie A. Carreras Tartak, MD, MBA

Genitourinary Tract Disorders - Lorenzo Albala, MD

Toxicology

Drugs of Abuse - Lorenzo Albala, MD

Toxidromes - David Toomey, MD

Common Antidotes - David Toomey, MD

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Christopher J. Nash, MD

Environmental Disorders

Bites and Stings - Laura Dean, MD

Drowning - Laura Dean, MD

Altitude Illness - Jossie A. Carreras Tartak, MD, MBA

Electrical Injuries - Kelsy Greenwald, MD

Faculty

Course Director

Speakers

Accreditation

Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Date of Original Release: May 15, 2020
Date Credits Expire: May 15, 2023
Estimated Time to Complete: 18.50 hours

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this CME activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the different presentations and management of bradyarrhythmia and tachyarrhythmia
• List the initial steps to be taken when a patient presents with suspected stroke
• Recognize the differences between nonaccidental and accidental trauma in children
• List common antidotes for poisons found in emergency department patients
• Explain the signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding
• Compare the initial evaluation and management of patients with suspected meningitis and encephalitis
• Identify procedures required for evaluation and management of sexual assault victims
• Discuss the evaluation, management, and disposition of patients with electrolyte abnormalities
• Summarize the signs and symptoms of bleeding disorders
• Distinguish among bites and stings and their relevant treatments

Intended Audience

This educational activity was designed for emergency medicine practitioners interested in evidence based updates and other clinicians working in emergency medicine settings.

Quick Facts

Provider: Oakstone CME

Course Director:
Benjamin A. White, MD
Director of Clinical Operations

Department of Emergency Medicine

Massachusetts General Hospital

Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine

Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA

Credits: Earn a maximum of 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™