ACEP Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine

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 Critical Procedure.

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 covered in CDEM’s regular features, including our newest feature, Clinical Pediatrics.

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 newest feature, Critical Pediatrics.

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 Critical Procedure.

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 get the 411 on the pressing subjects covered in CDEM’s regular features, including Drug Box and Tox Box.

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 and sexual assault, and a factor in approximately 10% of violent deaths. And, as always, you’ll get the 411 on the pressing subjects covered in CDEM’s regular features, including Critical ECG and Critical Image.

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 regular features, including LLSA Review and Critical Ortho and Trauma.

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, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including LLSA Review and Critical Ortho and Trauma.

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 Procedure and Critical Image.

In the August episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang break down the acute management of diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially fatal hyperglycemic crisis that can lead to dangerous electrolyte abnormalities, including hypokalemia, if not recognized and treated early. They’ll also discuss ways to avoid a common and frustrating problem in the emergency department: patients who leave the hospital against medical advice. In addition, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in the publication’s regular features, including Critical ECG and Critical Procedure.

In this month’s episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang provide the 411 on recognizing and managing blunt trauma in athletes, including concussions, spinal injuries, chest injuries, and even life-threatening presentations, such as commotio cordis. They also discuss the various approaches to the investigations and treatment of pulmonary effusions, a common disease feature that is not often discussed. In addition, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in the publication’s regular features, including Critical Procedure and Critical Orthopedics and Trauma.

In this month’s episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang tell you all you need to know about managing pediatric dehydration, a common but often deceptively difficult condition to diagnose. They’ll also jump into postintubation care with optimum sedation and analgesia regimens and tips for treating the hemodynamic derangements that many intubated patients exhibit. In addition, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in the publication’s regular features, including Critical ECG and Critical Orthopedics and Trauma.

In this month’s episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang cut through the uncertainty surrounding global PPE guidelines and discuss the vital role protective equipment plays in infection control. They’ll also highlight an often-overlooked but potentially deadly diagnosis: elder abuse, a growing risk in both domestic and institutional settings. In addition, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in the publication’s regular features, including Critical ECG and Critical Orthopedics and Trauma.

In this month’s episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss how to minimize the dangers posed by pediatric respiratory viruses, including influenza, bronchiolitis, and croup. They’ll also tackle the revolutionary world of immunotherapy, which can lead to unique and life-threatening complications in cancer patients. In addition, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in the publication’s regular features, including Critical ECG and Critical Orthopedics and Trauma.

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, 25% which are evidenced by sudden death. In addition, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in the publication’s regular features, including Critical ECG and Critical Orthopedics and Trauma.

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 opioid-prescribing policies and the removal of retained needle fragments.

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’ll hear about the hot topics covered in the publication’s regular features, including Critical Image and Critical Procedure.

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.

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 subscribing to Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, please visit: http://www.acep.org/cdem/products Be sure and connect on twitter: @DanyaKhoujah and @EM_NCC

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 interested in a complimentary issue, or subscribing to Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, please visit: http://www.acep.org/cdem/products Be sure and connect on twitter: @DanyaKhoujah and @EM_NCC

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 Tox Box, Drug Box, Critical Image, Critical EKG and more. Twitter: @DanyaKhoujah and @em_ncc If you would like a complimentary issue of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine or want to subscribe, please visit: www.acep.org/cdem/products

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 Emergency Medicine, please visit www.acep/org/cdem/products Follow on Twitter: @danyakhoujah and @em_ncc

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 look at the recent increase in vaccine-preventable illnesses and why clinicians need to dust off their understanding of these potentially dangerous diseases and be prepared to treat patients who present with them. They also discuss the LLSA review article, the Critical EKG, and much more. If you are interested in a complimentary issue or would like to subscribe, please visit www.acep.org/cdem/products

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 subscribe to CDEM or if you’d like a sample copy of the publication, please visit: acep.org/cdem/products Follow on Twitter: @DanyaKhoujah @em_ncc

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 Junction”. All that, plus, you'll want to hear about the new CDEM addition called “Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma”, that reviews a trauma diagnosis that will be linked to a procedure with frequent use of ultrasound. Twitter: @DanyaKhoujah @em_ncc If you would like a sample issue or would like to subscribe to Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, please visit: www.acep.org/cdem/products

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 sure you connect with Danya and Wendy on twitter to learn more about the publication! If you are interested in subscribing or would like a sample copy, please visit: http://www.acep.org/CDEM/products Connect with us on Twitter: @DanyaKhoujah and @EM_NCC

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 us at: www.acep.org/cdem/products

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 second lesson in the issue is “Hostile Workplace – Managing the Agitated Patient in the Emergency Department”. Alarmingly, 78% of emergency care providers have experienced at least one violent workplace act in the past 12 months, and 20% describe being physically assaulted by a patient. Learn what you can do to help improve safety for yourself and your patients. If you are interested in subscribing to Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine or would like a complimentary copy, please visit: https://www.acep.org/cdem/Products/ Dr. Khoujah’s twitter handle, @danyakhoujah Dr. Chang’s twitter handle, @em_ncc

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 hit the slopes (not literally) and discuss ski and snow board related injuries. They also discuss the Tox Box, Critical Image, Drug Box, and much more! Be sure to follow Dr. Khoujah and Dr. Chang on Twitter: @DanyaKhoujah and @EM_NCC For more information about Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine or to download a sample issue, please visit: https://www.acep.org/cdem/

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, tox box, and of course the LLSA review, which offers pearls for managing mechanical ventilation. If you are not a Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine subscriber and would like learn more about how to earn up to 175 AMA PRA Category 1TM Credits just by reading these articles, please visit: https://acep.org/cdem/Products/

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 if you send them home? The authors share their vast expertise about caring for these little patients that can give you big anxiety. Also, in this episode, “Dangerous Curve, Pediatric Sickle Cell Crisis". Dr. Khoujah and Dr. Chang chat with one of the authors from this lesson as well, and he shares some background information on the disease and what to look for when this patient presents to your ED. Finally, they review the Tox Box, Critical Image and of course, the LLSA review! You don’t want to miss this special one-year anniversary episode! If you have suggestions or comments, we'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @DanyaKhoujah, @EM_NCC and @DrChrisBaugh If you are interested in subscribing to Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, please visit: webapps.acep.org/criticaldecision…ubscription.aspx

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 assessments and when you should image. Also in this episode, learn about conflict resolution with your patients. Compassion fatigue is real, and it leads to physician burn out. Dr. Khoujah and Dr. Chang talk about communication tools to help you the next time you encounter the patient who just wants their way. There is also the Critical EKG, Critical Image and the Tox Box! You don’t want to miss this informative and fun discussion about Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine.

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 understand unique challenges facing geriatric patients in the emergency department. The second lesson in this issue is, “In Too Deep”. This lesson looks at pediatric drowning and submersion injuries. Drowning can happen anywhere and anytime of the year. Make sure you know what to do for this pediatric patient. Also, in this episode, our hosts discuss the Critical Procedure, LLSA Review and the Critical Image. This is a jam-packed episode that you don’t want to miss!

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 candidate? Which medication should you use? Listen in and learn about “Feeling No Pain: Procedural Sedation.” If you are interested in subscribing to Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, please visit: https://webapps.acep.org/criticaldecisionstesting/subscription.aspx

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 Compartment Syndrome in the athlete. Compartment syndrome in the athlete is divided into two major categories: acute compartment syndrome (ACS) and chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS). CECS often goes undiagnosed – have you missed it? Also, in this episode, Drs. Khoujah and Chang discuss which patients presenting with AF, VTE, and CHF will succeed in the EDOU, and which can potentially go home. We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @DanyaKhoujah, @EM_NCC and @DrChrisBaugh If you are interested in subscribing to Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, please visit: https://webapps.acep.org/criticaldecisionstesting/subscription.aspx

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 patient safety. To subscribe to Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, please visit: https://webapps.acep.org/criticaldecisionstesting/subscription.aspx

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, learn about adverse drug events in the geriatric patient. The elderly body metabolizes drugs differently. The geriatric patient is also more likely to take more than one medication. Patients may be confused about what they are taking, may have difficulties reading small prescription labels, and may forget when they take their medications. Are you missing something with these patients? Find out in this episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine. If you are interested in receiving the Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine publication, you can subscribe here: www.acep.org/cdem/

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 Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) and how valuable it can be as a “View From the Top”. If you are interested in receiving the Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine publication, you can subscribe here: www.acep.org/cdem/

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 in medicine. Find out how disease manifests itself differently depending on the patient’s sex and potential disparities in care. If you are interested in receiving Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, you can subscribe here: www.acep.org/cdem/

In this episode of ACEP’s Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Danya Khoujah and Dr. Wendy Chang talk about cold weather injuries. Also, they take a gut check and investigate using ultrasound to quickly and reliably diagnose intrabdominal pathologies at the patient’s bedside. If you are interested in receiving Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, you can subscribe here: https://www.acep.org/cdem/