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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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