ACEP Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine

In this month’s episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss managing the extremes of heat and cold – an increasing challenge for adventure-seekers, who are exploring hazardous environments with increasing ease and regularity. They’ll also be joined by Dr. Aleta Hong, who will share lifesaving information on the management of pulmonary embolisms,...

In this month’s episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss the sensitive subject of suicide, the third most common killer of Americans younger than 35 years. They’ll also dive into personal finance and share some essential tips for protecting your nest egg. In addition, you’ll hear about other hot topics featured in the February issue, including...

In this month’s episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss foodborne vectors – a common and potentially dangerous source of infection, despite modern processing techniques and increased regulations. They’ll also explain how to manage the ethical and legal complications surrounding the management of pediatric patients in the ED. In addition, you’...

In this episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang review the December 2019 issue. In the first lesson, they discuss deep eye problems and how to treat them in the ED. In the second lesson, they cover evidence-based tips and tricks for rapid-sequence intubation. Plus, find out about the LLSA review article, Drug Box, Tox Box, and Critical EKG. Mentio...

In this episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang review the November 2019 issue. In the first lesson, they discuss athletic pubalgia. The second lesson in the publication covers abdominal pain in older adults. Plus, find out about the LLSA review article, Drug Box, Tox Box and Critical EKG. If you are interested in a complimentary issue or subscrib...

In this episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang review the October 2019 issue. In the first lesson, they discuss Rhabdomyolysis and why timely diagnosis is so important. The second lesson in the publication covers pediatric scrotal pain and swelling. Plus, find out about the LLSA review article, Drug Box, Tox Box and Critical EKG. If you are inter...

In this month’s episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss lessons from the September 2019 issue. First up, “Hard to Swallow”. Cold and flu season is coming, make sure you are prepared for the common and not so common sore throat complaint. Also, “Out of Joint” a lesson on should dislocations and soft tissue injuries. Of course, there is the...

In this episode of the Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine podcast, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss the August 2019 issue. The lessons include pain management for the cancer patient and aortic dissection. Of course they also cover the LLSA review, Critical EKG, Critical Image, Drug Box, Tox Box and more! If you are interested in a complimentary issue of Critical Decisions in Eme...

In this month’s episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine Danya and Wendy dive into Observation Medicine and Vaccination-Preventable Illnesses. In the first lesson, “Observation Deck” they discuss the criteria for the obs patient, where the patient should go for observation, and just how long the patient should expect to be under observation. The second lesson, “Warning Shots”, takes a l...

In this month’s "Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine" podcast, your hosts Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss the June 2019 issue. The lessons include, “Current Events”, electrical and lightening injuries and “Indirect Pressure”, managing uncontrolled bleeding at noncompressible sites. They also review the Critical EKG, Critical Image, discuss the Tox Box, Drug Box and much more! To...

In this episode of the Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine podcast, hosts Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss the lessons from the May 2019 issue. The first lesson is “Recent Acquisitions” and focuses on acquired hear conditions including myocarditis, pericarditis and Kawasaki disease. The also discuss sports related groin injuries that are featured in the second lesson, “Southern J...

In this month’s “Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine” podcast, hosts Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss the April 2019 issue. First up, Dr. Khoujah and Dr. Chang chat with Michele Callahan, MD and Daniel Benjamin Gingold, MD, MPH, the authors of “Waterlogged”, a lesson on Angioedema. Also in this episode, “Chest Protection”, a lesson about chest pain observation in the ED. Make sur...

In this month’s issue of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss Pediatric Seat Belt injuries and Trauma in the Wilderness. They also discuss the Critical Image, Critical EKG, DrugBox, ToxBox and much more! If you would like to download a complimentary copy of “Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine”, or are interested in subscribing, pleased visit...

In this month’s Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine podcast, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss the February 2019 issue. The first lesson in the issue is “Dangerous Creatures – Envenomation” What’s the difference between poisonous and venomous and why do you need to know? Dr. Khoujah and Dr. Chang investigate and discuss best treatment options for the venomous bitten patient. The s...

In this episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss the, January 2019, issue. Lesson one focuses on non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome. Recent advances in risk-stratification tools and high-sensitivity bio marker assays have improved the options for managing these complex cases. Also, in this episode, Dr. Khoujah and Dr. Chang hi...

In this episode of the Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine podcast, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss the December 2018 lessons from ACEP’s premier CME publication. This issue covers two lessons, “Trade Secrets”, a lesson on human sex trafficking and, “Critical Loss” a lesson about resuscitation in the patient in hemorrhagic shock. They also review the critical EKG, critical image...

In this episode of the "Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine" podcast, your hosts, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang talk with all three authors of “Shake Rattle and Roll”, a lesson that focuses on afebrile seizures in children. There is no doubt, seizures in kids are scary for everyone. How do you determine who needs a work up and what should you look for? What do you tell worried parents...

In this month’s episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss Volume 32, Issue 10 which was published in October. While recording this episode in San Diego for ACEP18, Dr. Khoujah and Dr. Chang were able to talk with the one of the first article’s author, Dr. Herman Kalsi, about C-Spine injuries in the athlete. Find about appropriate initial asse...

In this episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, hosts Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss the September 2018 issue. Joining the discussion is guest Dr. Nicole E. Cimino-Fiallos. Dr. Khoujah and Dr. Cimino-Fiallos co-authored the first lesson, “The Geriatric Emergency Department: A New Approach to Older Patients”. They share their insights on why it is so important to underst...

In this episode, Dr. Danya Khouja and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss the August 2018, issue of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine. First up, “Tourist Trap: Fever in the Returned Traveler.” Find out what questions you need to ask your febrile patient when they tell you they’ve been traveling. Also, sedating patients for procedures in the ED is becoming a more common practice. Is your patient a candi...

In this edition of the Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine podcast, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss the July 2018 publication. The lessons included in this issue are “Compartment Syndrome in the Athlete” and “Emergency Department Observation for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation, Venous Thromboembolism, and Congestive Heart Failure”. First, Drs. Khoujah and Chang talk about Comp...

In this episode of the Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine podcast hosts Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss air medical transport and electronic health records. First, learn about flight physiology and what it means for the patient and also important considerations for the transport team. Also in this episode, find out more about how electronic health records can help improve patie...

In this edition of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss the limping child and the elderly patient with adverse drug reactions. First, knowing that the young child’s bones are more flexible, how do you go about diagnosing the limping child? What is normal on a physical exam? Should you x-ray? What about the febrile vs. non-febrile patient? Also, le...

In this edition of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss the two lessons from the April issue of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine. They share insights from “Doubling the Stakes”, when the trauma patient is pregnant. Are you prepared to address the unique challenges of this patient? Also, Dr. Wendy Chang nails the explanation of Transesophag...

In this episode of ACEP’s Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang discuss intimate partner violence. Because most patients will not readily admit to being victims of intimate partner violence, clinicians must be prepared to recognize subtle clues and understand what it takes to help their patient with a plan for safety. Also in this episode, the gender gap i...