Emergency Medicine News CME/CE

• Herpes Zoster Attacks Increase Stroke Risk By 30% CME A new epidemiologic study shows that the risk for stroke increases after a zoster attack (shingles) by 30% and by up to 4-fold when the attack involves the eye.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Strategies for Diagnosing and Treating Dehydration in Children CME/CE A review article for the family practitioner offers strategies for diagnosing and treating dehydration in children; oral rehydration therapy is preferred in most cases.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Lupus Anticoagulant a Major Risk Factor for Stroke and MI in Young Women CME Results of the RATIO study suggest lupus anticoagulant, but not anticardiolipin or antiprothrombin antibodies, is associated with increased stroke risk and, to a lesser extent, myocardial infarction.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Ibuprofen Bests Acetaminophen/Codeine for Pediatric Arm Fracture Pain CME Although pain relief is comparable, ibuprofen is probably a better choice because of improved functional outcomes, fewer adverse effects, and higher patient and parental satisfaction.
  Reuters Health Information CME, October 2009
• Drain Reduces Hematoma Recurrence After Burr-Hole Evacuation CME Results from a randomized clinical trial confirm that a drain drastically reduces subdural hematoma recurrence and mortality rates at 6 months.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Surgical Mask May Be Comparable to N95 Respirator in Halting Flu Transmission CME/CE In a randomized controlled trial, use of a surgical mask compared with an N95 respirator was associated with noninferior rates of laboratory-confirmed influenza in healthcare workers.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Validated Rules May Predict Children at Very Low Risk for Brain Injury After Head Trauma CME/CE Using these validated prediction rules to identify children at very low risk for clinically important traumatic brain injuries might prevent unnecessary CT scans and radiation exposure.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Increasing Duration of Chest Compressions During CPR May Lead to Better Survival for Patients in Cardiac Arrest CME Increasing the time that rescuers spend on chest compressions while performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation could lead to increased survival in patients in cardiac arrest.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Procalcitonin Measurements May Reduce Rates of Antibiotic Use for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections CME In patients with lower respiratory tract infections, procalcitonin guidance vs standard guidelines yielded similar rates of adverse outcomes but lower rates of antibiotic exposure and adverse effects.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Flu Recommendations CME/CE The AAP has updated current recommendations for routine use of trivalent seasonal influenza vaccine and antiviral medications for the prevention and treatment of influenza in children.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Immediate vs Delayed Intervention Not Superior in Reducing MI in NSTE-ACS CME In patients with acute coronary syndromes without ST-segment elevation, no significant difference exists between immediate vs delayed intervention in reducing myocardial infarction.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Antipyretic Agents May Not Prevent Febrile Seizures CME/CE In a trial, antipyretic agents were ineffective for preventing recurrences of febrile seizures or lowering body temperature in patients with a febrile episode leading to a recurrent febrile seizure.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Asymptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease Risky for Stroke Survivors CME Patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack are at high risk for vascular events, and researchers are suggesting that they may not show any signs or symptoms.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Large Waist Size Linked to Asthma in Women CME In the California Teachers Study cohort, a large waist was associated with increased asthma prevalence, even among women considered to have normal body weight.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Pulmonary CTA May Identify Conditions Other Than Pulmonary Embolism CME A study shows that computed tomography angiography in children can identify abnormalities and injury not involving the pulmonary arteries, including fractures and heart disease.
  Medscape Medical News CME, August 2009
• Asthma Education May Improve Outcomes of Children With Asthma CME In a randomized controlled trial, education about asthma, especially in a small-group, interactive format, improved clinically important outcomes and overall care of children with asthma.
  Medscape Medical News CME, August 2009
• WHO Issues Guidelines for Antiviral Treatment of H1N1 and Other Influenza CME/CE New guidelines provide a basis for advice to clinicians on use of currently available antivirals for patients with illness caused by influenza virus infection, potential use for chemoprophylaxis.
  Medscape Medical News CME, August 2009
• ACIP Issues Guidelines for Use of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine CME/CE he Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has provided recommendations regarding the use of vaccine against infection with novel influenza A (H1N1) virus.
  Medscape Medical News CME, August 2009
• Ibuprofen May Be Effective for Outpatient Analgesia in Children With Arm Fractures CME In a randomized controlled trial, ibuprofen was at least as effective as acetaminophen with codeine for outpatient analgesia for children with arm fractures.
  Medscape Medical News CME, August 2009
• Universal Screening for Intimate Partner Violence Does Not Reduce Violence, Improve Health Outcomes CME Results of a large, randomized study do not support universal screening for intimate partner violence as an effective method of reducing violence or improving health outcomes among abused women.
  Medscape Medical News CME, August 2009