Join Dr. Andy Little as he breaks down 10 papers from the past 12 months that you should incorporate into your practice.

Objectives:

• Identify the relevant non-emergency medicine papers that are key to the practice of EM

• Review updates in clinical practice pertinent to the practice of EM

• Discuss how to incorporate these updates into your current practice

This lecture will provide an in-depth exploration of common shoulder and elbow pathologies and fractures encountered in the emergency setting. The discussion will cover the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and emergency management of key fracture types. Emphasis will be placed on identifying high-risk injuries, recognizing associated neurovascular complications, and determining when advanced imaging is necessary. The lecture will also outline acute management strategies, including reduction techniques, immobilization, pain control, and indications for orthopedic consultation or urgent surgical intervention.

Objectives:

• Recognize and Differentiate Common Shoulder and Elbow Fractures and Injuries

• Understand Pathophysiology and Emergency Management

• Determine When Orthopedic Consultation is Necessary

EM Over Easy is a podcast created by three emergency physicians who are passionate about bringing humanity back into emergency medicine. Through candid conversations, real-life stories, and engaging interviews, the hosts explore the challenges, joys, and unique experiences that come with a career in EM. Whether discussing wellness, clinical insights, or the day-to-day realities of working in the ED, EM Over Easy offers an honest, thoughtful, and often humorous look at life on the front lines of healthcare. Join us for a special live recording!

In this session we discuss common myths and misconceptions that can occur when evaluating and treating chronic wounds in the Emergency Department.

Objectives:

• Develop an evidence-based approach to risk stratifying patients with potential osteomyelitis

• Discuss the ideal wound care dressing

• Identify patients who need further imaging emergently

High yield review of current vasopressors available for use in emergency department and description of their role in clinical practice utilizing evidence-based medicine.

Objectives:

• Review indications and mechanisms of pressors used in emergency departments

• Compare pertinent pharmacology of pressors used in emergency departments

• Discuss guideline recommendations for the use of pressors

This talk will highlight hot-off-the-press public policy updates related to coding and reimbursement including advocacy efforts for payment reform. Will also highlight a new code for mental health screening and prevention.

Objectives:

• Demonstrate that RVUs are stable and introduce the 2025 conversion factor

• Recognize the value of advocacy towards linking physician payment to inflation

• Highlight a new mental health screening and prevention code

This lecture will explore the critical diagnostic approach to fever in the returning traveler, a complex and potentially high-risk presentation in emergency and acute care settings. By focusing on the importance of a detailed travel history, epidemiologic clues, and a targeted physical exam, attendees will develop the skills to identify key diagnostic pathways. Practical case studies and up-to-date guidelines will illustrate how to approach these patients effectively, ensuring a systematic and thorough evaluation.

Objectives:

• Emphasize the importance of obtaining a comprehensive travel history and understanding its role in identifying potential infectious and non-infectious etiologies of fever in returning travelers

• Develop the ability to integrate epidemiologic factors and physical exam findings to narrow the differential diagnosis for febrile returning travelers

• Apply a systematic and evidence-based diagnostic approach to evaluate fever in this population, including laboratory and imaging modalities where appropriate

Discuss recent Phoenix criteria for pediatric sepsis and how it affects work ups in the emergency department.

Objectives:

• Discuss updates in pediatric sepsis

• Discuss implementation in emergency departments

• Discuss aims for management

Sickle cell is a disease of high morbidity and mortality and is sadly surrounded by a culture of misinformation, oftentimes medical discrimination. This session seeks to highlight the medical emergencies associated with sickle cell disease and provide a reminder of standard of care for these patients.

Objectives:

• Discuss the can't miss emergencies associated with sickle cell disease: acute chest, aplastic crisis, and splenic sequestration

• Briefly touch on other complications related to sickle cell: stroke, priapism, vaso-occlusive events

• Provide a framework for appropriate pain management approaches to the patient with sickle cell

Review of lower extremity injuries and updates in management.

Objectives:

• Review lower extremity injuries in pediatric patients

• Discuss updates in management

• Discuss special considerations based on pediatric population

Just because a patient has a known oncologic process does not always mean that is the reason behind their presenting chief complaint... but many times it is. And many times oncology complicates our considerations and approaches to resuscitating the critically ill patient. This session will dive into the specific nuances of care associated with the crashing cancer patient.

Objectives:

• Discuss anatomical and other physical effects of cancer

• Discuss biochemical and metabolic derangements of cancer

• Discuss hematologic derangements of cancer

We will discuss pressing medical legal issues impacting the emergency medicine provider.

Objectives:

• Investigate the top medical legal issues impacting emergency medicine providers

• Evaluate the case law and outcomes to some of these issues

• Develop strategy to mitigate the risk of these medical legal issues based on our understanding of the case law

Diplopia can be a perplexing complaint in the emergency department, with both benign and life-threatening etiologies on the differential. During this session, learners will be equipped with a systematic approach for evaluating and managing patients presenting with diplopia. Attendees will also receive practical tools for identifying red flag symptoms that warrant emergent intervention.

Objectives:

• Upon completion of this session, learners will be able to describe the underlying pathophysiology of diplopia

• Upon completion of this session, learners will be able to identify various etiologies and risk factors for diplopia

• Upon completion of this session, learners will be able to develop strategies to aid in the evaluation and management of diplopia

Peripheral vascular trauma can be a critical chief complaint requiring rapid assessment and decisive management to prevent devastating outcomes. During this session, attendees will learn a structured approach to identifying and managing peripheral vascular injuries with a focus on hemorrhage control, diagnostic strategies, and intervention timing.

Objectives:

• Upon completion of this session, learners will be able to identify blunt and penetrating mechanisms of peripheral vascular trauma

• Upon completion of this session, learners will gain an understanding of key clinical findings and imaging modalities essential for diagnosing peripheral vascular injuries

• Upon completion of this session, learners will receive a stepwise approach for hemorrhage control in peripheral vascular trauma

Top tips to get ED Observation started in your emergency department.

Objectives:

• Identify key players and stakeholders responsible for approving ED Observation

• Identification of ED Observation appropriate patients

• Development of protocols for ED Observation of appropriate patients