OVERVIEW

EMap-Emergency Medicine – Adult and Pediatrics: Endocrine Emergencies; Surgical Emergencies; Pediatric Emergency Radiology is organized by American Medical Seminars (AMS), Inc. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Original Release Date: July 1, 2019
Expiration Date: July 1, 2022

Topics & Objectives:
TOPIC 1: Endocrine Emergencies:
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP, GL

• Develop, using the latest evidence and the ADA position statement, a comprehensive treatment plan for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
• Compare and contrast DKA and hyperosmolar non-ketotic states (HHNK).
• Detect adrenal insufficiency and formulate an efficient treatment plan.
• Construct treatment algorithms as per the AACE guidelines, for the management of thyrotoxicosis, hyperthyroidism and thyroid storm.

TOPIC 2: No Time to Waste – Surgical Emergencies:
Upon completion of this session, using information from review articles, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP

• Based on a child’s presenting signs and symptoms suggestive of a surgical emergency, make rapid management decisions based upon referenced Evidence Based Medicine and validated clinical prediction rules.
• Administer appropriate diagnostic studies in the evaluation of children with surgical emergencies.
• Avoid activities that will result in a delayed diagnosis for children with surgical emergencies.

TOPIC 3: Pediatric Emergency Radiology:
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP

• Assess the radiographic findings after case description.
• Diagnose various pediatric conditions after case description and radiographic assessment.

 Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

TARGET AUDIENCE

EndocrinologistsEmergency Medicine PhysiciansSurgeonspediatrist

SPECIALITIES

Pediatric Emergency MedicineEndocrinologySurgeryPediatricsPediatric Radiology

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