Essentials of Emergency Medicine will equip busy physicians with the tools to perform rapid patient assessments and initial workups while managing a broad spectrum of patient complaints and conditions. Led by Benjamin A. White, MD, this online CME course provides highly focused information on topics such as acute coronary syndromes, CHF, shock, hypertension, burns, and more. It 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
Describe signs and symptoms of GI bleeding
Ascertain procedures for evaluation and management of sexual assault victims
Summarize the signs and symptoms of bleeding disordersDistinguish among bites and stings and their relevant treatments
* Date of Original Release:May 15, 2020
* Date of Expire: May 15, 2023
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this 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 a 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 the 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