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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
Probe positioning for the parasternal short-axis view

POCUS

2 Oct 2026

When the Ultrasound Probe Becomes a Badge

Holding an ultrasound probe is only the beginning. A reflection...
Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat, Dr. sabrina Berdouk
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
Cardiac ultrasound windows and transducer positions — ACEP

POCUS

18 Sep 2026

Cardiac POCUS: From Basic Views to Bedside Hemodynamics

A step-by-step cardiac POCUS guide for the ED and ICU,...
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

EM Core

2 Aug 2026

Differential Diagnosis of ST Elevation Patterns

By Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat, peer reviewed by Dr. Sabrina Berdouk...

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

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

EM Core, POCUS

17 Jul 2026

Understanding RUSH 2.0: Advanced Shock Evaluation

By Abdolghader Pakniyat, peer-reviewed by Dr. Sabrina Berdouk. The traditional...

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat

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