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™