Lung Ultrasound Training - Elevating Skills with SonoSim

Interactive Pulmonary Ultrasound Training

Lung Ultrasound Courses & Hands-On Virtual Scanning Practice

Deliver Standardized Education on Pneumothorax, Lung, & Pleural Pathologies

Learn to screen for and assess a variety of lung, pleural, & intra-thoracic pathologies with SonoSim's pulmonary ultrasound training curriculum. Our educational material is created by renowned ultrasound experts and undergoes a stringent peer-review process to ensure its quality and accuracy. The curriculum encompasses comprehensive coursework, hands-on virtual scanning of the lungs, including anatomy, pleural & thoracic pathologies, knowledge assessments to gauge retention, practical scanning assignments, and a comprehensive Mastery Exam. As part of this program, participants can earn certificates, compile a professional portfolio of pulmonary ultrasound images, and claim CME credits, if relevant.

Our pulmonary ultrasound training aligns with numerous consensus-based professional society guidelines, including those outlined by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) for Thoracic/Airway ultrasound.

SonoSim empowers learners with the essential knowledge and skill set for lung ultrasound, vital for delivering exceptional patient care.

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Each topic is meticulously structured to meet the key learning objectives necessary for achieving proficiency in pulmonary ultrasound, including:

  • Pulmonary Ultrasound Indications
  • Anatomy & Physiology of the Lungs
  • Lung Sonographic Anatomy
  • Sonographic Technique for Imaging the Lungs
  • Tips & Pitfalls When Imaging the Lung with Ultrasound
  • Pathologic Pulmonary Case Studies

POCUS & DMS Protocol Scanning Assignments

Customized scanning assignments are provided based on whether learners are pursuing diagnostic medical sonography (DMS) or point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training.

While pulmonary ultrasound is not a DMS requirement, diagnostic medical sonography program educators or DMS practitioners wanting to develop pulmonary ultrasound skills will find these scanning assignments helpful. DMS Protocol Scanning Assignments are available for many other topics. 

Comprehensive Pulmonary Ultrasound Education

Enhance Proficiency with Our In-Depth Lung Ultrasound Training

Our immersive learning environment supports and accelerates each learner's journey toward mastering pulmonary ultrasound across various clinical scenarios. Learners can gain the clinical insight and technical proficiency to confidently interpret pulmonary ultrasound images, identify lung, pleural, and intra-thoracic pathologies (e.g. pleural effusions), and make informed patient care decisions.

Lung ultrasound is an operator-dependent technology and individual learners have varied learning styles. SonoSim learners are immersed in proven multimedia ultrasound training that includes: audio, video,  illustrations, & pathologic lung case studies, the combination of which takes learning to a whole new level.

With the SonoSimulator, learners have unparalleled opportunities to engage in virtual scanning of real pathologic lung cases via their laptops. Virtual scanning of real patient cases enables learners to develop ultrasound image acquisition & interpretation skills across a diverse set of real pathologic conditions.

eFAST Protocol Clinical Training

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Learn the indications for administering the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) and Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (eFAST) examinations, as well as their goals and limitations. Learn how to obtain the five windows of the eFAST examination, including patient positioning, transducer selection, and sonographic technique. Evaluate anatomy read findings visualized in each of the five windows of the eFAST examination, which include the Right Upper Quadrant (hepatorenal), Cardiac, Left Upper Quadrant (splenorenal), Suprapubic, and Lungs.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Evaluation of Trauma Patient
  • eFAST Examination & Indications
  • Anatomy for eFAST Windows: RUQ, Cardiac, LUQ, Pelvis, Lungs
  • Sonographic Techniques
  • Imaging Tips & Pitfalls in Performing eFAST
  • Possible eFAST Findings including Full Cardiac Arrest, Stab Wounds, Blunt Trauma and Vehicle Accident Trauma

The 10 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Male & Female, 9 Adult & 1 Pediatric
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Adult & Pediatric Patients; Hemodynamically Stable Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Free Intraperitoneal Fluid; Hemodynamically Unstable Patients with Marked Free Intraperitoneal Fluid; Pneumothorax; Hemopericardium; Splenic injury; Hemothorax
  • Doppler & Imaging Modes: M-Mode
  • Scanning Approaches: RUQ, Suprapubic, LUQ, Subcostal, Right Chest, Left Chest
  • Transducer Types: Linear, Curvilinear, Phased Array
  • Special Case Features: Anatomic Layer Removal

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Lungs Anatomy & Physiology Ultrasound Training

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Learn how to use ultrasound in the evaluation of the lungs, including lung anatomy and physiology, and sonographic anatomy of the lungs. Optimal transducer selection, patient positioning, imaging approaches, and techniques for sonographically evaluating the lungs are discussed.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Normal Lung Anatomy including Cross-Sectional Views
  • Functional Respiration & Pulmonary Blood Flow
  • Sonographic Anatomy of the Lungs
  • Sonographic Techniques for Lung Imaging
  • Pearls & Pitfalls when Evaluating the Lung

The 5 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Male & Female, 4 Adult & 1 Pediatric
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Examples of Lung Anatomy
  • Doppler & Imaging Modes: Color-Flow Doppler, Power Doppler, M-Mode
  • Transducer Types: Linear, Curvilinear
  • Special Case Features: Anatomic Layer Removal

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Pediatric Lung Sonography Advanced Clinical Ultrasound Training

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Learn how to use sonography to evaluate pediatric patients presenting with a variety of normal and pathologic pulmonary conditions. The sonographic characteristics of the more commonly encountered pediatric respiratory conditions will be discussed, with special emphasis on diseases of neonates and infants. Review relevant anatomy and explore the role of sonography in the evaluation of respiratory conditions such as: pneumonia, pleural effusion, pneumothorax, atelectasis, transient tachypnea, meconium aspiration syndrome, respiratory distress syndrome, bronchiolitis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform sonographic examination of pediatric patients presenting with respiratory conditions.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Anatomy & Physiology of Pediatric Lungs
  • Sonographic Anatomy of Healthy Neonatal and Pediatric Lungs
  • Sonographic Anatomy of Pathologies such as Alveolar Interstitial Syndrome, Lung Consolidation, Atelectasis, and Pleural Effusion
  • Sonographic Techniques and Considerations in Evaluating Pediatric Lungs
  • Case Studies including Pneumonia, Respiratory Disorders, Transient Tachypnea of a Newborn, Bronchiolitis & More
  • Imaging Tips & Pitfalls when Evaluating Pediatric Lungs

The 10 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Pediatric Only
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Air Bronchograms, Bacterial Pneumonia, Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema, Coalescent B-Lines (White Lung Appearance), Diffuse Air Bronchograms, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pleural Effusion, Pneumothorax, Severe Alveolar Interstitial Syndrome, Subpleural Consolidations, Thickened and Irregular Pleurae
  • Doppler & Imaging Modes: M-Mode
  • Scanning Approaches: Right Anterior Chest, Right Mid-Axillary Chest, Right Posterior Chest, Left Anterior Chest, Left Mid-Axillary Chest, Left Posterior Chest
  • Transducer Types: Linear, Curvilinear
  • Special Case Features: Anatomic Layer Removal

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Pulmonary Clinical Ultrasound Training

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Learn how to use sonography to assess a variety of normal and pathologic pulmonary conditions, including pneumothorax, pleural effusion, alveolar interstitial syndrome, and more.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Lung Sonography Signs & Artifacts
  • Blue Protocol
  • Lung Anatomy & Physiology
  • Sonographic Pulmonary Anatomy
  • Sonographic Artifacts such as Lung Sliding, A-Line & B-Line
  • Sonographic Technique for Evaluating the Pulmonary System
  • Doppler Imaging
  • Pneumothorax Evaluation including “Rule-in” & “Rule-Out”
  • Case Studies including Pneumothorax, Pleural Effusion, Alveolar Interstitial Syndrome, & Lung Consolidation
  • Tips & Pitfalls for Evaluating the Lungs with Ultrasound

The 10 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Male & Female, 7 Adult & 3 Pediatric
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Adult & Pediatric Patients (Male & Female); Focal Alveolar Consolidation Syndrome Patients; Generalized Alveolar Consolidation Syndrome Patients; Pneumothorax Patient; Pleural Effusion Cases; Pneumonia Patients; Congestive Heart Failure Patients
  • Transducer Types: Linear, Curvilinear

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RUSH Protocol Clinical Ultrasound Training

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Learn how to perform the Rapid Ultrasound in Shock (RUSH) Protocol, including the anatomy and potential findings visualized in the components of the RUSH exam known as the “pump,” “tank,” and “pipes.” Learn sonographic techniques and scanning approaches used when administering the RUSH protocol.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Rapid Ultrasound in Shock ( RUSH ) vs. Focused Assessed Transthoracic Echo ( FATE ) vs. Abdominal & Cardiac Evaluation with Sonography in Shock ( ACES )
  • Pertinent Anatomy for RUSH: The Pump, The Tank & The Pipes
  • Sonographic Technique for Performing the RUSH Exam
  • Imaging Tips & Pitfalls in Performing the RUSH Exam
  • Case Studies including Pericardial Effusion, AAA, RV Strain, Hemothorax, Proximal Deep Vein Thrombosis ( DVT ), & More

The 10 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Male & Female, 9 Adult & 1 Pediatric
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Male Presenting with Acute Abdominal Pain and Hypotension, Pregnant Female Presenting with Dyspnea, Female with Metastatic Carcinoma Presenting with Fever, Hypotension, and Dyspnea, Male Presenting Following a Motorcycle Accident with Thoracoabdominal Pain and Hypotension, Female with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Presenting with Fever, Lethargy, and Hypotension
  • Doppler & Imaging Modes: M-Mode, Power Doppler
  • Transducer Types: Linear, Curvilinear, Phased Array
  • Special Case Features: Compression

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Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis Procedure Training

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Learn how to perform an ultrasound-guided thoracentesis. The course explores the use of ultrasound to detect pleural effusions, clinical indications for performing a thoracentesis, procedural complications, and procedural steps for performing ultrasound-guided thoracentesis. Develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform ultrasound-guided thoracentesis.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Procedure Indications & Contraindications
  • Site Selection
  • Sonography Anatomy & Characteristics
  • Transducer Selection & Settings
  • Ergonomic Considerations
  • Patient Positioning
  • Infection Prevention
  • Survey Scan & Procedure Steps
  • Doppler-Mode Imaging
  • Tips, Pitfalls, & Complications

The 10 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Adult Only, Male & Female
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Small-volume Pleural Effusion Cases, Moderate-Volume Pleural Effusion Cases, Large-Volume Pleural Effusion Cases, Underlying lung pathology (Alveolar-Interstitial Syndrome, Lung Adhesions, Pulmonary Fibrosis), Male and Female Patients with Variable Body Habitus
  • Doppler & Imaging Modes: M-Mode and Color-Flow Doppler Screening of Overlying Soft Tissue
  • Scanning Approaches: Posterolateral
  • Procedural Techniques: In-Plane & Out-of-Plane Needle Guidance
  • Transducer Types: Curvilinear, Linear-Array

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Lung Ultrasound Training Tailored to Every Learner and Program

From Learners to Teachers, SonoSim's Ultrasound Plans Tailored to Your Needs

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Schools &
Educational Groups

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Interactive, Hands-On, Virtual Learning • Textbook Pricing

Unlimited Access Licenses 
DMS/UME/GME Discount
less than $50/mo/learner
 

  • All Ultrasound Topics
  • SonoSimulator Software
  • All Normal & Pathologic Cases
  • Tracking & Image Portfolios
  • QuestionBank & SPI Test Prep
  • Integration Support
SONOSIM FOR PROGRAMS

++ CME* add-on available
++SonoSim LiveScan add-on available

List price per non-transferrable seat license, based on 3-year term, 5 learner minimum. Alternate contract terms available on request. Billed annually. Licenses transferrable between learners each year.  Additional start-up costs include onboarding and a SonoSimulator probe hardware purchase of $249 each.

Hospitals & 
Medical Groups

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Self-Paced, Remote Ultrasound Learning • Save on CME & Travel

Unlimited Access for Practicing Physicians, Nurses, PAs, NPs, EMTs...
as low as $799/learner

  • All Ultrasound Topics
  • SonoSimulator Software
  • All Normal & Pathologic Cases
  • Tracking & Image Portfolios
  • QuestionBank & SPI Test Prep
  • Integration Support
SONOSIM FOR GROUPS

++ CME* available add-on available
++ SonoSim LiveScan add-on available

List price per non-transferrable seat license, based on 3-year term, 5 learner minimum. Alternate contract terms available on request. Billed annually. Licenses transferrable between learners each year.  Additional start-up costs include onboarding and a SonoSimulator probe hardware purchase of $249 each.

Students &
Recent Graduates

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Lead Your Peers
Self-Paced Ultrasound Learning

Annual Memberships
for Aspiring Providers
$599/year

  • All Ultrasound Topics
  • SonoSimulator Software
  • All Normal & Pathologic Cases
  • Certificates & Image Portfolios
  • QuestionBank & SPI Test Prep
SONOSIM FOR STUDENTS

Not eligible for CME. Proof of academic status required. Renewable annually as long as eligibility applies. Upgradeable to Provider license 1+ year post-graduation. 

Individual Medical Providers

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Build the Ultrasound Skills You Need • Get CME

Flexible Packages • CME included
Choose from 80+ Topics
Each Topic from $399 & up

  • Choose Your Ultrasound Topics
  • SonoSimulator Software
  • Relevant Scanning Cases
  • Image Portfolio
  • Up to 6 CME credits per topic*
SONOSIM FOR PROVIDERS

CME included. All your topics renewable annually for $249. Exclusive member discounts & benefits apply throughout the year. 


How It Works

A Comprehensive Ultrasound Learning & Teaching Ecosystem 

Study
Tools
Study tools concepts like pneumothorax ultrasound from any device

Case-based learning & reference tools advance training on-the-go

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SonoSim LiveScan
Learner performs LiveScan on a live model for medical decision-making practice

Apply U/S knowledge in medical decision-making

Integrate
Resources
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Integrate ultrasound into curricula

Track
Performance Tracker
Instructor providing ultrasound image feedback with Performance Tracker

Streamline performance tracking & image review

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Practice
Procedures
Learner performing and ultrasound-guided procedure in the SonoSimulator

U/S-guided procedure training with real-time feedback

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Courses
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On-demand access to world-class ultrasound educators

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SonoSim complements bedside learning & accelerates the path to ultrasound competency

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