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Webinar:

POCUS in Shock and Hypotension

January 14, 2026 | 12pm ET

This presentation will introduce the RUSH exam—a rapid, structured ultrasound protocol used to identify the cause of shock at the bedside. Participants will learn how to scan the heart, IVC, lungs, abdomen, and aorta to guide immediate clinical decisions in critically ill patients.

Learning objectives:

  1. Understand the indications and clinical value of the RUSH protocol in undifferentiated shock.
  2. Learn how to perform and interpret bedside ultrasound of the heart, IVC, lungs, abdomen, and aorta.
  3. Understand the shift from routine reflexive management to responsive management in critical care, emphasizing an emergency medicine resuscitation mindset.

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About Our Speaker

Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with over 13 years of experience in emergency and critical care. He specializes in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), with a focus on practical, bedside applications to improve diagnosis and treatment in high-acuity settings. A former Assistant Professor at the Medical University of Kurdistan, Dr. Pakniyat has published educational articles and led numerous ultrasound training workshops. He is passionate about integrating ultrasound into everyday clinical decision-making to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

 

Questions? Email POCUS@Inteleos.org

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