The primary goal of LLSA is to promote continuous learning by diplomates. ABEM facilitates this learning by identifying an annual set of LLSA readings to guide diplomates in self-study of recent EM literature. The readings are designed as study tools and should be read critically. They are not intended to be all-inclusive and are not meant to define the standard of care for the clinical practice of EM.
One criterion for choosing articles is that they be easily available from a variety of sources, such as common Emergency Medicine texts, libraries, and Internet websites. In addition, some publishers allow access to the articles directly from the ABEM public website, EMCC Online, or both by clicking on the underlined listings below:
- The Massachusetts Medical Society has provided full access to most readings selected for LLSA from the New England Journal of Medicine
- Elsevier, Inc. has provided Adobe Acrobat files to ABEM diplomates logged onto EMCC Online for readings selected for LLSA
- Some publishers provide direct access to their website, possibly charging a fee or requiring login information to view the article
- Occasionally, as is the case for many book chapters, the publisher will not provide direct access or does not have Internet access to the article
Accessbility and fees are at the discretion of the publisher, and are not related to ABEM in any way. ABEM sincerely appreciates the contributions of those publishers that have made the articles easily accessible to ABEM diplomates. All questions regarding fees or login information required to access the readings should be directed to the publisher or organization that published the article.
Selections from Signs, Symptoms, and Presentations and Psychobehavioral Disorders
Content Area 1. Signs, Symptoms, and Presentations
Cardall T, Glasser J, Guss DA. Clinical value of the total white blood cell count and temperature in the evaluation of patients with suspected appendicitis. Acad Emerg Med. Oct 2004;11(10):1021-1027.
Chapman DM, Char DM, Aubin CD. Clinical decision making. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice, ed 6. 2006, pp 125-133. (Note: This reference has been updated from the 5th edition of this text, 2/17/2006.)
Hohl CM, Robitaille C, Lord V, et al. Emergency physician recognition of adverse drug-related events in elder patients presenting to an emergency department. Acad Emerg Med. Mar 2005;12(3):197-205.
ACEP Clinical Policies Committee and the Clinical Policies Subcommittee on Early Pregnancy. Clinical policy: critical issues in the initial evaluation and management of patients presenting to the emergency department in early pregnancy. Ann Emerg Med. Jan 2003;41(1):123-133.
Sinert R, Spektor M. Clinical assessment of hypovolemia. Ann Emerg Med. Mar 2005;45(3):327-329.
Wang CS, FitzGerald JM, Schulzer M, et al. Does this dyspneic patient in the emergency department have congestive heart failure? JAMA. Oct 2005;294(15):1944-1956.
Content Area 14. Psychobehavioral Disorders
Doshi A, Boudreaux ED, Wang N, et al. National study of US emergency department visits for attempted suicide and self-inflicted injury, 1997-2001. Ann Emerg Med. Oct 2005;46(4):369-375.
Mello MJ, Nirenberg TD, Longabaugh R, et al. Emergency department brief motivational interventions for alcohol with motor vehicle crash patients. Ann Emerg Med. June 2005;45(6):620-625.
Knight JR. A 35-year-old physician with opioid dependence. JAMA. Sept 2004;292(11):1351-1357.
Freedman R. Schizophrenia. N Engl J Med. Oct 2003;349(18):1738-1749.
Fricchione G. Generalized anxiety disorder. N Engl J Med. Aug 2004;351(7):675-682.
Director TD, Linden JA. Domestic violence: an approach to identification and intervention. Emerg Med Clin N Am. 2004;22:1117-1132.
Selections from the Remainder of the Listing of Conditions and Components
The Model of the Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine
Content Area 3. Cardiovascular Disorders
Gibler WB, Cannon CP, Blomkalns AL, et al. Practical implementation of the guidelines for unstable angina/non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med. Aug 2005;46(2):185-197, WITH accompanying editorial:
Fesmire FM, Jagoda A. Are we putting the cart ahead of the horse: who determines the standard of care for the management of patients in the emergency department? Ann Emerg Med. Aug 2005;46(2):198-200.
Sackner-Bernstein JD, Kowalski M, Fox M, et al. Short-term risk of death after treatment with nesiritide for decompensated heart failure. JAMA. April 2005;293(15):1900-1905.
Content Area 4. Cutaneous Disorders
Mills AM, Chen EH. Are blood cultures necessary in adults with cellulitis? Ann Emerg Med. May 2005;45(5):548-549.
Frazee BW, Lynn J, Charlebois ED, et al. High prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in emergency department skin and soft tissue infections. Ann Emerg Med. Mar 2005;45(3):311-320.
Content Area 15. Renal and Urogenital Disorders
Venkat KK, Venkat A. Care of the renal transplant recipient in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med. Oct 2004;44(4):330-341.
Content Area 19. Procedures and Skills Integral to the Practice of Emergency Medicine
Costantino TG, Parikh AK, Satz WA, et al. Ultrasonography-guided peripheral intravenous access versus traditional approaches in patients with difficult intravenous access. Ann Emerg Med. Nov 2005;46(5):456-461.
Revised 8/22/07