Episodes

In the August episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss cervical artery dissection as well as drowning and submersion injury. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including Takayasu arteritis in Clinical Pediatrics, Lisfranc amputation after a crush injury in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, clogged feeding tube management in The Critical Procedure, the 2019 update for pediatric advanced lif...

In the July episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss back pain as a red-flag symptom as well as perirectal, perianal, and pilonidal abscesses. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including peritonsillar abscesses and deep space neck infections in Clinical Pediatrics, patella fracture with traumatic arthrotomy in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, reduction of rectal prolapse in The Critical ...

In the June episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss necrotizing fasciitis and cellulitis as well as respiratory failure in a myasthenic crisis. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including spontaneous splenic rupture in infectious mononucleosis in Clinical Pediatrics, pelvic fractures with urethral injury in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, negative pressure wound therapy application in ...

In the May episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss postpartum emergencies as well as intimate partner violence. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including brain abscess and stroke risk in Clinical Pediatrics, orbital compartment syndrome in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, dental fracture dressing in The Critical Procedure, cardioversion strategies in The LLSA Literature Review, and CT...

In the April episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss fever following travel as well as pediatric alcohol poisoning. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including THC toxicity in Clinical Pediatrics, subtalar dislocations in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, and dental splints in The Critical Procedure.

In the March episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss cerebral venous thrombosis as well as the differential diagnosis and management of altered mental status in pediatric patients. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including ileocolic intussusception in Clinical Pediatrics, Monteggia fractures in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, and partial drainage of subcutaneous hematomas in The Crit...

In the February episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss the proper management and disposition for mammalian bites as well as the management of pediatric toxic ingestions, including sedatives, hypnotics, anticholinergics, and sympathomimetics. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including The Critical Image and The Critical Procedure.

In the January edition of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss unexplained vomiting in pediatric patients, which can create tricky presentations. They also discuss medical disinformation and how to address it at the bedside. As always, you'll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including our newest feature, Clinical Pediatrics.

In the December edition of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss massive transfusion protocols and the latest advances in them. They also discuss pediatric appendicitis and its tricky presentations. As always, you'll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including our newest feature, Clinical Pediatrics.

In the November edition of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss pediatric pain management and the crucial differences between treating pain in children as opposed to adults. They also discuss return-to-play decisions that help protect injured athletes from further harm. As always, you'll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including our newest feature, Clinical Pediatrics.

In the October edition of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss transgender identities and how to ensure that trans patients receive the quality care they deserve. They also discuss how to treat pediatric patients experiencing intussusception. As always, you'll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including our newest feature, Clinical Pediatrics.

In the September edition of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang answer your burning questions about pediatric burn and inhalation injuries. They also discuss the management of hazardous chemical exposures, including decontamination and treatment. As always, you'll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including our newest feature, Clinical Pediatrics.

In the August edition of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang help you recognize the difference between a colic-y baby and a real emergency. They also discuss how to treat patients with eating disorders in your ED. As always, you'll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including our newest feature, Clinical Pediatrics.

In the July edition of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang clear the air on postintubation complications in critically ill patients. They also discuss management of lower-extremity dislocations in the emergency department and specify when orthopedic consultation is required. As always, you'll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including our newest feature, Clinical Pediatrics.

In the June edition of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss common life-threatening complications associated with left ventricular assist devices and their management. They also provide insight in the use of nasopharyngoscopy in the emergency department. As always, you'll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including our newest feature, Clinical Pediatrics.

In the May edition of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss anticoagulant reversal, including critical bleeding. They’ll also shatter the questions around stress fractures and overuse injuries, including the mechanisms of injury, main risk factors, and management considerations. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including our newest feature, Clinical Pediatrics.

In the April edition of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang take on the great outdoors and discuss the various forms of high-altitude illness, including acute mountain sickness, high-altitude cerebral edema, and high-altitude pulmonary edema. They’ll also discuss the presentation and management of several tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease and West Nile virus, which often go overlooked. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics cov...

In the March episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang take a close look at pediatric psychiatric emergencies, including depression, suicidal ideation, and even agitation. They’ll also be joined by author Dr. Bradford Schwartz, who describes the dangers associated with synthetic drugs of abuse, which are more popular and available than ever before. And, as always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including our newe...

In the February episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang unveil a new feature on Clinical Pediatrics and discuss immunoglobulin A vasculitis, formerly known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura. They are joined by author Dr. Ryan Spangler who describes important differences in the evaluation and management of elderly patients with chest pain. And, as always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including Critical Image and Cri...

In the January episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang dive into an emotionally charged topic: child abuse, a public health crisis that crosses all socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic lines. They’ll also unmask the Great Masquerader, infectious endocarditis, to help you identify patients at high risk of this potentially devastating disease, which can lead to irreversible structural damage to the heart and other organ systems. And, as always, you’ll g...

In the December episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang tackle a hot topic: fire-related injuries, including smoke inhalation and thermal and soft tissue burns. They’ll tell you what you need to know to administer aggressive treatment in the prehospital environment and emergency department. They’ll also delve into another emotionally-charged topic: strangulation injuries, a relatively common presentation among victims of intimate partner violence a...

In the November episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang translate the whistles and squeaks created by stridor, a common sign of airway compromise in pediatric patients. They’ll also be joined by author Dr. Brit Long, who describes some of the most troublesome complications that lead cancer patients to the emergency department, some of which pose grave threats to quality of life. And, as always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s reg...

In the October episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang go south to discuss the latest strategies for diagnosing and managing male urological emergencies and female infertility treatment-related complications. Hear about straightforward techniques for treating priapism, testicular torsion, paraphimosis, and more, and learn how to recognize the potentially life-threatening conditions posed by modern advances in reproductive medicine. And, as always, ...

In September’s episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang talk vent strategies for patients who are hard to oxygenate and/or ventilate. They’ll also tell you all you need to know for evaluating a child who presents after a BRUE (brief resolved unexplained event) - the modern way to address the so-called ALTE we are more familiar with! In addition, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in the publication’s regular features, including Critical Proced...