EMc1-Emergency Medicine – Critical Care: Allergies/Anaphylaxis; Shock; Aortic Emergencies

EMc1-Emergency Medicine – Critical Care: Allergies/Anaphylaxis; Shock; Aortic Emergencies is organized by American Medical Seminars (AMS), Inc. This course has been approved for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Original Release Date: July 1, 2020 
Expiration Date: July 1, 2023

Topic 1: Deadly Allergies and Anaphylaxis. Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP, EBM
• Determine the clinical criteria for anaphylaxis using The World Allergy Organization guidelines.
• Appraise the use of epinephrine in patients with anaphylaxis using evidence-based medicine.
• Assess the role of second-line medications commonly used in the treatment of anaphylaxis.
• Specify which patients with anaphylaxis require continued observation or admission.

TOPIC 2: Undifferentiated Shock…Making a Difference. Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP, EBM
• Identify crucial pearls from the history and physical examination that identify patients who may be critically ill.
• Discuss important initial management steps for the patient with signs of shock according to evidence-based medicine.
• Implement a systematic approach to quickly identifying the cause of shock in critically ill patients.

TOPIC 3: Aortic Emergencies. Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP, EBM
Specify the pathophysiology and clinical presentations, and formulate ED management using evidence-based medicine of the following:
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm,
• Traumatic aortic disruption,
• Essentials of aortic dissection.