Pulmonary Ultrasound Training

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.

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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