Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine: Liver Disease in the Emergency Department and Diagnosing and Managing Syphilis
Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine: Liver Disease in the Emergency Department and Diagnosing and Managing Syphilis is organized by American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
Release : 8/9/23
Expiry : 7/31/26
OVERVIEW:
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Liver Disease in the Emergency Department:
Liver disease is seen daily in the emergency department — roughly 25% of people in the United States have some form of it. Diagnosing liver conditions can be challenging because symptoms vary widely in type and severity. Emergency physicians must understand the pathophysiology and etiology of the different types of liver disease to manage both acute and chronic cases.
Diagnosing and Managing Syphilis:
Historically called the “great imitator,” syphilis is a complex and dynamic disease with diverse presentations and a serious risk of long-term sequelae. Improved testing and treatment in the 20th century reduced the incidence of syphilis and decreased exposure to its varied clinical presentations. Unfortunately, recent years have seen a dramatic increase in its incidence.
Description
OBJECTIVES:
• Liver Disease in the Emergency Department:
• Identify infectious causes of ALD and CLD.
• Describe the management of acetaminophen overdose.
• Name the liver diseases that are associated with pregnancy.
• Describe the management of acute hepatic failure.
• Explain the management strategies for common complications of cirrhosis.
• Describe the management of liver transplant patients in the emergency department.
Diagnosing and Managing Syphilis:
• Recognize the presenting features of the diverse stages of syphilis.
• Explain syphilis transmission and how to protect staff from exposure.
• Describe the most appropriate approach for evaluating and diagnosing syphilis in the emergency department.
• Define the recommended treatment regimens for syphilis and list the indications for each.
• Identify the nuances of clinical presentations that warrant admission.
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