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2 Nov 2026

You Have IO Access. Can You Trust the Blood Sample?

An IO line provides emergency access, but are its blood...
Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat
12-lead ECG showing high voltage and deep anterolateral T-wave inversion in a patient with acute chest pain

Case Study, EM Core

23 Oct 2026

What Would You Do? 01: Chest Pain and a Difficult ECG

Acute chest pain, an elevated troponin and a striking ECG....
Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

EM Core

23 Oct 2026

Weekly Evidence Review 01: Troponin, NT-proBNP, and Older-Adult Head Injury

Three papers for emergency practice: bedside troponin and ED flow,...
Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat, Dr. Sabrina Berdouk
Three-panel illustration of emergency responders treating a patient, hospital care, and CT imaging

Blog, EM Core

16 Oct 2026

Head Trauma: Practical Prehospital and ED Management

A practical, guideline-informed adult head trauma guide for paramedics and...
Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat, Dr. Sabrina Berdouk
Editorial illustration of an emergency clinician reviewing chest imaging at a workstation

EM Core

7 Oct 2026

Suspected Pulmonary Embolism in the ED: A Simple Diagnostic Algorithm

A practical approach to suspected pulmonary embolism in the ED:...
Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat
Tray with intubation tubes, laryngoscope, syringe, bag valve mask, and airway accessories.

EM Core

29 Sep 2026

Etomidate in the ED and ICU: Hemodynamic Stability Does Not Mean a Stable Intubation

Etomidate may preserve blood pressure better during induction, but it...
Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat, Dr. Sabrina Berdouk
Patient simulator and cardiac monitor during defibrillation training

EM Core

14 Sep 2026

When Should We Stop CPR?

Stopping CPR requires more than a clock, rhythm, or ultrasound...
Dr. Sabrina Berdouk

Dr. Sabrina Berdouk

Dr. Sabrina Berdouk
CT scanner used for contrast-enhanced emergency imaging

Blog, EM Core

14 Sep 2026

Contrast Media in the Emergency Department: A Practical Guide

A practical, evidence-based guide to contrast reactions, kidney risk, premedication,...
Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat, Dr. Sabrina Berdouk
Illustration of a clinician using bedside ultrasound on a patient.

EM Core, POCUS

12 Sep 2026

Cardiac POCUS: Before You Interpret the Heart, Trust the View

Cardiac POCUS is only useful when the imaging plane is...
Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

EM Core

5 Sep 2026

Before You Trust the ECG: A 15-Second Lead-Misplacement Check

Before acting on an unexpected ECG, run a 15-second lead-placement...
Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat
Patient simulator and cardiac monitor during defibrillation training

EM Core

27 Aug 2026

Oxygen and Defibrillation: Should You Remove the Mask Before the Shock?

Should oxygen be moved before defibrillation? This practical review compares...
Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

EM Core, POCUS

16 Aug 2026

Chest Pain, Positive Troponin, and a Difficult ECG

A practical emergency medicine case about chest pain, a positive...
Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

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