🗞️ Ultrasound Application News

New research shows that preoperative ultrasound vascular mapping can predict arteriovenous fistula survival and improve dialysis outcomes. See how this evidence is reshaping the role of diagnostic medical sonographers, and why advanced, simulation-based vascular training is becoming essential for today’s sonography programs.

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⭐️ Special Feature: IMSH 2026 🎉

We had an incredible time connecting with simulation champions, educators, and healthcare training leaders in San Antonio! Thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth #637 to see how SonoSim helps simulation centers make the most out of their investments by integrating ultrasound into existing simulation assets.

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📚 Case of the Month: Vascular

Background:
This 56-year-old male with a history of ESRD presents with right leg pain and swelling that has persisted for several days.

Please evaluate his right leg with ultrasound. 👇

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👩‍⚕️ Scanning & Imaging Tips: Optimize Compression

A common mistake made during lower-extremity DVT examination is applying insufficient transducer pressure to fully collapse the target vessel's lumen. The deep vein in this accompanying clip does not fully collapse as a result of insufficient transducer pressure applied by a novice operator, which could easily lead to a misdiagnosis of DVT. Subtle mispositioning of the transducer or applying a force vector to the transducer that is not directed through the vessel often makes applying sufficient pressure to collapse a deep vein challenging, especially in patients with a large body habitus. Documenting complete collapsibility of a vein is the most important step required to exclude venous thrombosis (Ageno et al., Mazzolai et al.). Hence, operators must be very diligent in the application of sufficient pressure to ensure complete luminal collapse of the vein of interest.

Ageno W, Squizzato A, Wells PS, et al. The diagnosis of symptomatic recurrent pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis: guidance from the SSC of the ISTH. J Thromb Haemost. 2013 Aug;11(8):1597-1602.

Mazzolai L, Aboyans V, Ageno W, et al. Diagnosis and management of acute deep vein thrombosis: a joint consensus document from the European Society of Cardiology working groups of aorta and peripheral circulation, pulmonary circulation, and right ventricular function. Eur Heart J. Epub 2017 Feb 17.

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✨ SonoSim Updates

Final Reminder: New Course-Taking Experience Now Available

The redesigned Course-Taking Experience is here, providing clearer course outlines, section-by-section navigation, enhanced progress tracking, full-screen viewing, customizable playback settings, and saved Knowledge Check scores to support more effective learning. These improvements make it easier for learners to engage with course content, manage their time, and monitor progress throughout each module.  Read the blog post & Watch the webinar.

💡 SonoSim Tips & Tricks

Short on time? The Outline Page helps you learn on your schedule.

Courses now show a visual breakdown of courses, sections, and lessons, including estimated time duration, so learners can pick a quick refresher or commit to a longer session when they have time.

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