New LUS publication: doi.org/10.1177/1751...
Hayward S, McWilliams D, Kendrick C, Porter E. Exploring the training, implementation, and utilisation experiences of lung ultrasound accredited physiotherapists in the United Kingdom: A national survey. J Intensive Care Soc. (2026).
Over 300 physiotherapists in the United Kingdom have now achieved accreditation in Lung Ultrasound.
Well done everyone.
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7 new Lung US Physio trainers
n = 92
Congratulations go to Hannah Boynes, Nicki Barker, Michelle Bray, Hannah Sydenham, Siobhan Wilde, David Prigg and Sarah Greenslade.
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14 new LUS accredited Physios
n = 303
Louise East, Esther Terrell, Ellie Swift, Gemma Woyda, Helen Sanger, Hannah Roberts, Alice Welch, Graeme Stygall, Natalie Sherborne, Jenny Powner, Tom Curtis, Megan Long, Jack Gale & Maddy White.
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4 new Lung US Physio trainer/mentor
n = 80
Congratulations go to Robin Wilcox, Claire Randall, Chris Davies and Nader Farhead on becoming lung ultrasound trainers/mentors.
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4 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK
n = 279
Congratulations to Chris McGrath, Elizabeth Murray, Melanie Lincoln and Jennifer Fernandes on completing their Lung US.
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2 new Lung US Physio trainers/mentors
n = 76
Congratulations go to Sophie Harding and Sean Harrison on becoming lung ultrasound trainers/mentors.
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6 new Lung US accredited UK Physios
n = 275
Congratulations Henry Morris, Georgia Betts, Ian Benson, Aiden McMoreland, Rebecca Redmond & Charlotte Hancox on completing their Lung US
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Still looking for #paramedic participants for this #pocus study! Please share amongst any ultrasound trained colleagues :) 10 #ultrasound images to interpret, so it doesn't take very long.
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3 new Lung US Physio trainer/mentor
n = 74
Congratulations go to James Thwaites, Ellis Porter and Lisa Aspinall on becoming lung ultrasound trainers/mentors.
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4 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK
n = 269
Congratulations to Zoe Liniker, Dimitris Kardasopoulos, James Sidderley and Emma Bowen on completing their Lung US.
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3 new Lung US Physio trainer/mentor
n = 67
Congratulations go to Aaron Hales, Adam Harriman and Kristin Cleary on becoming lung ultrasound trainers/mentors.
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9 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK
n = 265
Mildred Castillo, Lisa Welsh, Laura Carmichael, Hayley Scarth, Emily Shorrock, Louise Coase, Shelley Holmes, Gillian Bax and Jo Hardy.
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The challenges of using ultrasound to measure the trachea: a brief report
#pocus #airway
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🚨 #Ultrasound skills fade faster than you think🚨
#POCUS competency declines significantly post-training, acquisition skills take the biggest hit
🔑Key to retention:
🙌Hands-on courses >4 hrs, hi-fi sim, clinical integration
👇Join the conversation👇
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7 new Lung US Physio mentors
n = 64
Congratulations Tom Fiorilli, Georgina Linstead, Becky Clifton, Laura Jenions, Alex Hodson, Susan Bridges & Sian Griffiths on becoming LUS mentors.
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3 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK
n = 256
Congratulations to Hannah Sydenham, Becky Hall & Amara Preece on completing their Lung US.
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Our #AHP capability framework session is ready to go!
Come and join us on the Thurs am to discuss and share experiences.
A great tool for individual development, alongside wider team and service progress.
Hope to see you at #SOA25
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Congratulations to Arlene Paderes, Katie Hill, Patrick McLaughlin & Darren Freeman on completing their Lung US.
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The number of Lung Ultrasound accredited Physiotherapists in the U.K. & ROI has now reached 250!
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The protocol for our PHOENIX trial has been published today, evaluating the feasibility of optimised nutrition and enhanced Physiotherapy for survivors of critical illness #ICURehab bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/3...
I had the pleasure of teaching lung #pocus at a “train the trainers” course, with the ever excellent @avkwong.bsky.social and Cian McDermott as faculty
Some reflections from the day:
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It's #ValentinesDay - a day of love & warmth - just like working in #ultrasoundtraining 🥰
Things we’re loving 💘
Michael Prats
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Journal of Clinical Med
WFUMB
Dr Barai
@pocusjournal.bsky.social
Treat yourself 💋
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#POCUS #ultrasound
2 new Lung US Physio trainers/mentors
n = 56
Congratulations go to Hannah Lord & Anthony Parkins on becoming lung ultrasound trainers/mentors.
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6 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK
n = 246
Congratulations to Anais Sutton, Charlotte Buckley, Dan Geere, Sophie Spittle, Mark Coman & Andy Hurden on completing their Lung US.
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If a picture’s worth 1000 words then this cine loop’s a damn novella dedicated to the pathogenesis of hepatic hydrothorax 😍
#EMIMCC #pocus
Physiotherapy Lung Ultrasound course dates for 2025
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Hi @drsonosrd.bsky.social
I’ve had a scoping review accepted for publication looking at published work in lung & diaphragm US from physiotherapists, physical therapists & respiratory therapists. Happy to share the publications & highlight gaps in the literature.
