September 2024 Release Overview

Check out the latest advancements in the SonoSim platform this month! Here's what you can expect.

This September, we're launching an exciting content addition to our platform—Ultrasound-Guided Knee Joint Injection & Aspiration training. This new release is designed to enhance your understanding and skills in performing ultrasound-guided knee procedures, offering comprehensive coverage of key principles and techniques.

What's in the New Training?

The new training is ideal for learners looking to master the basics of ultrasound-guided knee joint injections and aspirations. It guides through the essential steps, from understanding regional and sonographic anatomy to transducer selection and patient positioning. You’ll gain the confidence to identify relevant anatomical landmarks and use ultrasound effectively to evaluate the knee for various pathological conditions.

Key Topics Covered:

• Regional and Sonographic Anatomy: A detailed study of knee anatomy to understand the structures you’ll encounter during procedures.
• Transducer Selection & Patient Positioning: Best practices for selecting the appropriate transducer and positioning your patient for image optimization.
• Survey Scan & Procedure Steps: Step-by-step walkthrough of the procedure, ensuring you are prepared from start to finish.
• Case Studies: Real-patient cases to demonstrate how these procedures are performed in practice.
• Tips, Pitfalls, & Complications: Tips from subject matter experts to avoid common pitfalls and manage potential complications effectively.

Real-Patient Cases & Procedural Techniques

This training features a real pathologic case with a variety of arthrocentesis approaches and techniques including:  in-plane and out-of-plane needle guidance, the suprapatellar lateral-to-medial approach, lateral parapatellar recess lateral-to-medial approach, medial parapatellar recess medial-to-lateral approach, and color Doppler evaluation. By engaging with these practical examples, you’ll build a robust understanding of how to apply these techniques in clinical settings.

Getting Started with the Latest Release

Whether you are installing for the first time or setting up on a new machine, accessing the latest release is easy. Simply visit sonosim.com/download or member.sonosim.com, and click on the "Download SonoSim Software" button.

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