ACEP Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine

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  August 2026: Managing Alcohol Use Disorder and Decoding Child Abuse Mimics 08.09.2026 40мин

  In the August 2026 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss alcohol use disorder and child abuse mimics. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including pacemaker dysfunction-related rhythm complications in The Critical ECG, transverse myelitis in Clinical Pediatrics, high-pressure injection injury in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, figure-of-eight suture for hemostasis in The Critical Procedure, heatstroke management in The Literature Review, portal venous gas versus pneumobilia in The Critical Image, octreotide in The Drug Box, and bongkrekic acid toxicity in The Tox Box.
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  July 2026: Acute Coagulation Disorders and Managing Pediatric Drowning 17.08.2026 36мин

  In the July 2026 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss acute coagulation disorders and are joined by Dr. Prianka Kandhal for a conversation about pediatric drowning. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including clinically suspected AMI with ventricular-paced rhythm in The Critical ECG, eczema herpeticum in Clinical Pediatrics, recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, stellate ganglion block in The Critical Procedure, extracorporeal CPR outcomes in The Literature Review, Achilles tendon injury in The Critical Image, levetiracetam in The Drug Box, and selenium toxicity in The Tox Box.
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  June 2026: Evaluation and Management of Sexual Assault Patients and Identifying Illnesses of Bioterrorism 06.07.2026 35мин

  In the June 2026 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss the evaluation and management of sexual assault patients and identifying illnesses of bioterrorism. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including clinically suspected AMI with LBBB in The Critical ECG, tracheomalacia in Clinical Pediatrics, slipped capital femoral epiphysis in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, surgical drain stripping and removal in The Critical Procedure, caring for patients with criminal–legal system involvement in The Literature Review, epidural hematoma in The Critical Image, fomepizole in acetaminophen-induced liver injury in The Drug Box, and aconite toxicity in The Tox Box.
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  May 2026: Acute Nontraumatic Increased Intracranial Pressure and Emergency Neonatal Care 03.06.2026 28мин

  In the May 2026 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss acute nontraumatic increased intracranial pressure and emergency neonatal care. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including clinically suspected AMI with LBBB in The Critical ECG, reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption in Clinical Pediatrics, spinal cord injury in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, informed consent for pediatric patients in The Critical Procedure, delayed intubation for opioid overdose in The Literature Review, a pain in the neck in The Critical Image, rimegepant for migraines in The Drug Box, and North American coral snake envenomation in The Tox Box.
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  April 2026: Evaluating and Managing BRUE and ABEM Initial Certification 04.05.2026 28мин

  In the April 2026 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss evaluating and managing BRUE and ABEM initial certification. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including clinically suspected AMI with LBBB in The Critical ECG, a newborn with axillary skin sloughing in Clinical Pediatrics, the dreaded black line in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, informed consent for adult patients in The Critical Procedure, emergency department violence in The Literature Review, bradycardia in The Critical Image, sugammadex in The Drug Box, and dimethoate toxicity in The Tox Box.
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  March 2026: Pneumothorax Management and Pediatric Febrile Rashes 14.04.2026 30мин

  In the March 2026 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss pneumothorax management and pediatric febrile rashes. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including recurrent syncope in a patient with gastroenteritis in The Critical ECG, a case of pulmonary embolism in Clinical Pediatrics, sternoclavicular joint septic arthritis in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, ultrasound-guided subacromial injection in The Critical Procedure, peripheral vasopressor use for early sepsis-induced hypotension in The Literature Review, a patient with a sore throat in The Critical Image, flucytosine in The Drug Box, and nickel carbonyl toxicity in The Tox Box.
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  February 2026: High-Risk Otologic Infections and Thrombocytopenia 02.04.2026 35мин

  In the February 2026 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss high-risk otologic infections and thrombocytopenia. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including a man with chest pain and palpitations in The Critical ECG, a child with chronic constipation in Clinical Pediatrics, elbow fracture-dislocation in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, ultrasound-guided calcific tendinitis barbotage and lavage in The Critical Procedure, ACOG 2024 guidelines on Rh D immune globulin prophylaxis in The Literature Review, a young man with numbness and falls in The Critical Image, eptinezumab for migraine prevention in adults in The Drug Box, and metformin toxicity in The Tox Box.
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  January 2026: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Pediatric Oncologic Emergencies 12.03.2026 38мин

  In the January 2026 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss Rocky Mountain spotted fever and pediatric oncologic emergencies. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including ectopic atrial rhythm in The Critical ECG, a child with corneal clouding in Clinical Pediatrics, traumatic below-knee amputation in Critical Cases of Orthopedics and Trauma, bladder rewarming for hypothermia in The Critical Procedure, highlights from the 2025 AHA guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care in The Literature Review, a boy with scrotal pain in The Critical Image, ketamine-midazolam for pediatric convulsive status epilepticus in The Drug Box, and arsenic toxicity in The Tox Box.
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  December 2025: Pediatric Acquired Heart Defects and Savings 101 for Physicians 12.01.2026 48мин

  In the December 2025 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss pediatric acquired heart defects and savings 101 for physicians. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including wide-complex tachycardia in an older adult in The Critical ECG, a child with a vesicular rash in Clinical Pediatrics, distal femur Salter-Harris II fracture in Orthopedics and Trauma, Bartholin cyst drainage in The Critical Procedure, noninvasive respiratory support for acute respiratory failure in The LLSA Literature Review, a patient with a breast mass in The Critical Image, high-potency tetrahydrocannabinol in The Drug Box, and cone snail envenomation in The Tox Box.
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  November 2025: Acute Radiation Sickness and Ocular Foreign Bodies 11.12.2025 57мин

  In the November 2025 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss acute radiation sickness and ocular foreign bodies. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including recurrent palpitations in a middle-aged man in The Critical ECG, primary adrenal insufficiency in Clinical Pediatrics, Lisfranc injury in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, active external rewarming of hypothermic patients in The Critical Procedure, managing patients with acute visual loss in The LLSA Literature Review, abdominal pain in a child after a fall in The Critical Image, acetylcysteine for acetaminophen toxicity in The Drug Box, and carbon monoxide toxicity in The Tox Box.
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  October 2025: Managing Thermal Burns, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State 08.12.2025 53мин

  In the October 2025 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss managing thermal burns and diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar state. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including syncope and a rapid heartbeat in a young man in The Critical ECG, a boy with hip pain in Clinical Pediatrics, calcaneal fracture in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, wedge resection for partial nail removal in The Critical Procedure, albuterol-budesonide rescue inhalation for asthma in The LLSA Literature Review, a patient with a change in mental status in The Critical Image, phenobarbital for alcohol withdrawal syndrome in The Drug Box, and paraquat toxicity in The Tox Box.
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  September 2025: Vaginal Bleeding and Hyponatremia Management 20.10.2025 43мин

  In the September 2025 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss vaginal bleeding and hyponatremia managment. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including a young man with heart palpitations in The Critical ECG, a child with purple vesicles in Clinical Pediatrics, hallux sesamoid fractures in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, spermatic cord block in The Critical Procedure, the ISPAD 2022 Guidelines Summary in The LLSA Literature Review, a patient with a thumb injury in The Critical Image, droperidol in The Drug Box, and barium toxicity in The Tox Box.
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  August 2025: Symptomatic Bradycardia and Procedural Sedation and Analgesia 24.09.2025 42мин

  In the August 2025 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss symptomatic bradycardia and procedural sedation and analgesia. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including syncope in a young woman in The Critical ECG, a teenager with chest pain in Clinical Pediatrics, traumatic acetabular fracture-dislocation with intrapelvic femoral head protrusion in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, manual testicular detorsion in The Critical Procedure, updates on sexually transmitted infections in The LLSA Literature Review, a patient with chest discomfort in The Critical Image, cefepime-enmetazobactam in The Drug Box, and mefloquine toxicity in The Tox Box.
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  July 2025: Cardiovascular Disorders in the EDOU and Ectopic Pregnancy Presentations 07.08.2025 38мин

  In the July 2025 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss cardiovascular disorders in the emergency department observation unit and ectopic pregnancy presentations. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including chest pain in a health young adult in The Critical ECG, periosteal reaction in a newborn in Clinical Pediatrics, lunate dislocation in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, intrapleural anesthesia in The Critical Procedure, phenobarbital for alcohol withdrawal syndrome in The LLSA Literature Review, a patient with acute renal failure in The Critical Image, suzetrigine in The Drug Box, and metaldehyde toxicity in The Tox Box.
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  June 2025: Navigating Oncologic Emergencies and Budgeting 101 for Physicians 11.07.2025 35мин

  In the June 2025 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss navigating oncologic emergencies and budgeting 101 for physicians. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including a woman with syncope in The Critical ECG, finger amputation in a child in Clinical Pediatrics, a floating shoulder in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, subungual foreign body removal in The Critical Procedure, outpatient treatment for pulmonary embolism in The LLSA Literature Review, an infant with fever and leg swelling in The Critical Image, acetazolamide in The Drug Box, and boric acid toxicity in The Tox Box.
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  May 2025: Managing Protest Injuries and Xylazine Overdose 30.06.2025 35мин

  In the May 2025 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss managing protest injuries and xylazine overdose. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including a man with chest pain and irregular wide-complex tachycardia in The Critical ECG, a child with seizures and tachycardia in Clinical Pediatrics, occult radial head fracture in Orthopedics and Trauma, tracheal suctioning in The Critical Procedure, digital nerve blocks in The LLSA Literature Review, and a patient with abdominal pain and hematemesis in The Critical Image.
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  April 2025: Acute Psychosis Evaluation and Treating Lithium Toxicity 12.06.2025 40мин

  In the April 2025 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss acute psychosis and lithium toxicity. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including pelvic inflammatory disease in a non–sexually active teen in Clinical Pediatrics, joint capsule foreign bodies in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, male urethral catheterization in The Critical Procedure, high-dose nitroglycerin for SCAPE in The LLSA Literature Review, and a patient with recurrent chest pain in The Critical Image.In the April 2025 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss acute psychosis and lithium toxicity. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in the regular features, including pelvic inflammatory disease in a non–sexually active teen in Clinical Pediatrics, joint capsule foreign bodies in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, male urethral catheterization in The Critical Procedure, high-dose nitroglycerin for SCAPE in The LLSA Literature Review, and a patient with recurrent chest pain in The Critical Image.
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  March 2025: Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease and Trauma-Informed Care 21.05.2025 33мин

  In the March 2025 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss pediatric sickle cell disease and trauma-informed care. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in Critical Decisions' regular features, including a child with difficulty walking in Clinical Pediatrics, sternoclavicular joint septic arthritis in Orthopedics and Trauma, interscalene nerve block in The Critical Procedure, intranasal topical application of tranexamic acid for atraumatic anterior epistaxis in The LLSA Literature Review, and a toddler with arm pain in The Critical Image.
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  February 2025: Seizure Presentations and Pediatric Growth Plate Fractures 24.04.2025 35мин

  In the February 2025 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss seizure presentations and pediatric growth plate fractures. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in Critical Decisions' regular features, including weakness and syncope in The Critical ECG, a limping child with fever in Clinical Pediatrics, scaphoid fractures in Orthopedics and Trauma, suprapubic aspiration in The Critical Procedure, balloon tamponade for unstable GI bleeds in The LLSA Literature Review, and a stubborn urinary tract infection in The Critical Image.
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  January 2025: Factitious Disorder and Sickle Cell Disease in Adults 05.02.2025 32мин

  In the January 2025 episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss factitious disorder in the emergency department and sickle cell disease in adults. As always, you’ll also hear about the hot topics covered in Critical Decisions' regular features, including ingestion of a water-growing toy in Clinical Pediatrics, a posterior knee dislocation in Orthopedics and Trauma, local anesthetic for nasal reduction in The Critical Procedure, Bystander CPR in Black and Hispanic communities in The LLSA Literature Review, and a fall in a parking lot in The Critical Image.