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July 2024: Traumatic Brain Injuries and Urinary Tract Infections
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In the July 2024 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss traumatic brain injuries and urinary tract infections. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including a rare complication of Meckel diverticulum in Clinical Pediatrics, atraumatic medial fo…
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June 2024: Identifying and Managing Patients With Sepsis and Stridor in Pediatric Patients
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In the June 2024 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss identifying and managing patients with sepsis and stridor in pediatric patients. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including methotrexate-induced leukoencephalopathy mimicking a stroke i…
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May 2024: Spinal Epidural Hematoma and Abscess and Upper-Extremity Pain Treatments
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In the May 2024 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss spinal epidural hematoma and abscess and upper-extremity pain treatments. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including late presentation of hyperthyroidism in a patient with trisomy 21 in …
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January 2024: Envenomation and Acute Vision Loss
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In the January 2024 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss the consequences of envenomation and acute vision loss. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including persistent dysuria in an adolescent girl in Clinical Pediatrics, an unusual case of oste…
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April 2024: Pediatric Seat Belt Injuries and Diabetic Foot Infections
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In the April 2024 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss pediatric seat belt injuries and diabetic foot infections. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including septic shock caused by a perforated appendix in Clinical Pediatrics, chronic cervical m…
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March 2024: Abdominal and Neck Stab Wounds and Human Sex Trafficking
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In the March 2024 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss managing abdominal and neck stab wounds and identifying and assisting victims of human sex trafficking. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including pediatric rash post vaccination in Clinica…
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February 2024: Pediatric Asthma and Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses
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In the February 2024 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss pediatric asthma and recognition and management of vaccine-preventable illnesses. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including the importance of a thorough family history in Clinical Pedia…
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December 2023: ABEM Continuing Certification and Hemoptysis
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In the December 2023 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss ABEM continuing certification and the evaluation and management of hemoptysis. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including baking soda intoxication in Clinical Pediatrics, a multiligament…
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November 2023: Pediatric Head Injuries and Organisms Resistant to Antibiotics
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In the November 2023 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss pediatric head injuries and organisms resistant to antibiotics. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including lung injuries from vaping in Clinical Pediatrics, a high-pressure injection inj…
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October 2023: Opportunistic Infections in HIV Patients and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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In the October 2023 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss opportunistic infections in patients with HIV and presentations of pelvic inflammatory disease. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including a winged scapula in Clinical Pediatrics, a die-p…
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September 2023: Management of the Acutely Agitated Patient and Metabolic Acidosis
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In the September 2023 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss management of the acutely agitated patient and metabolic acidosis. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including a feared complication of cystic fibrosis in Clinical Pediatrics, Morel-Lava…
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August 2023: Liver Disease in the Emergency Department and Diagnosis and Managing Syphilis
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In the August 2023 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss liver disease and syphilis. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including ultrasound of a skin abscess in Clinical Pediatrics, triplane fracture in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, i…
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July 2023: Emergency Diagnosis and Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Small Bowel, Big Problems
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In the July 2023 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss deep vein thrombosis and small bowel problems. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including new-onset seizure in Clinical Pediatrics, bilateral patellar tendon rupture in Critical Cases in Ort…
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June 2023: Pericarditis Presentations in the Emergency Department and Esophageal Emergencies
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In the June 2023 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss pericarditis presentations in the emergency department and esophageal emergencies. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including lead reversals in The Critical ECG, Meckel diverticulum in Clini…
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May 2023: Thyroid Storm in the Emergency Department and Pediatric Headache
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In the May 2023 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss thyroid storm and pediatric headaches. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including pediatric stroke in Clinical Pediatrics, traumatic hemipelvectomy in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma…
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April 2023: Identifying Illnesses of Bioterrorism and Emergency Presentations of Upper GI Bleeds
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In the April 2023 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss illnesses of bioterrorism as well as upper GI bleeds. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including posterior auricular mass in Clinical Pediatrics, flexor tenosynovitis of the thumb in Critic…
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March 2023: Transverse Myelitis and Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
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In the March 2023 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss transverse myelitis and Guillain-Barré syndrome as well as traumatic spinal cord injury. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including pediatric diphenhydramine overdose in Clinical Pediatrics…
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February 2023: Managing Mpox and Presentations of Inflammatory Bowel and Diverticular Diseases
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In the February 2023 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss managing mpox as well as emergency presentations of inflammatory bowel and diverticular diseases. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including splenic laceration in Clinical Pediatrics, is…
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January 2023: Best Practices for Opioid Administration and Pediatric Toxicology Considerations
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In the January 2023 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss best practices for opioid administration as well as pediatric toxicology considerations. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including anaphylaxis caused by an aspirated foreign body in Clin…
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December 2022: Small Bowel Obstruction and Ileus and Septic Arthritis and Gout
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In the December 2022 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss small bowel obstruction and ileus as well as septic arthritis and gout. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including acute otitis media in Clinical Pediatrics, chronic shoulder dislocation…
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November 2022: Kidney Stones in the Emergency Department and Treating Mesenteric Ischemia
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In the November 2022 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss kidney stones as well as mesenteric ischemia. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including monkeypox in Clinical Pediatrics, an atypical presentation of gout in Critical Cases in Orthopedi…
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October 2022: Care for Sexual Assault Victims and Selecting Appropriate Critical Care Transport
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In the October 2022 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss caring for sexual assault victims as well as selecting appropriate critical care transport. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including moyamoya disease–induced stroke in Clinical Pediatri…
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September 2022: Management of Opioid Use Disorder and New Approaches to Geriatric Care
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In the September 2022 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss medication for opioid use disorder as well as care for geriatric patients in the emergency department. As always, you’ll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM’s regular features, including ectopic pregnancy in Clinical Pediatric…
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August 2022: Cervical Artery Dissection and Drowning and Submersion Injury
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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 inj…
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July 2022: Back Pain as a Red-Flag Symptom and Perirectal, Perianal, and Pilonidal Abscesses
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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 Clin…
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June 2022: Necrotizing Fasciitis and Cellulitis and Respiratory Failure in a Myasthenic Crisis
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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 C…
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May 2022: Postpartum Emergencies and Identifying Intimate Partner Violence
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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 Critic…
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April 2022: Fever Following Travel and Pediatric Alcohol Poisoning
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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 Orthoped…
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March 2022: Cerebral Venous Thrombosis & Approach to Pediatric Patients with Altered Mental Status
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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 intussuscepti…
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February 2022: Mammalian Bites and Pediatric Toxic Ingestions
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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…
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January 2022: Unexplained Pediatric Vomiting and Handling Medical Disinformation
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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…
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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 feat…
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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…
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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’…
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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 r…
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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 ne…
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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 h…
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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 cov…
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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 …
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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 ti…
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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 ar…
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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 e…
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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…
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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 al…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 invest…
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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 …
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