From ultrasound physics to machine knobology, find all you need to get started with scanning here.

POCUS Fundamentals

An introductory video by Dr. Arishenkoff covering all of the fundamentals of POCUS.

Machine Operation 101

Find the PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hTgeDvxwiA7nYzh3sVj3idXPOBJUIVSf

For UBC residents in particular: a brief run-down of how to operate our ultrasound machines. Includes:

GE machines
Sonosite Edge
Sonosite X-porte
V-scan

Physics and Knobology from Mike Stone on Vimeo.

Depth-gain-on

An introduction to ultrasound knobology from Mike Stone (of The Ultrasound Podcast fame).

Probe manipulation

A great introductory video from the guys at The Ultrasound Podcast, covering the basics of probe movements and manipulation.

Ultrasound artifacts

Another one from The Ultrasound Podcast, this time covering artifacts, which are KEY to understanding ultrasound interpretation and avoiding common scanning pitfalls.

BASIC KNOBOLOGY FROM 5 min sono

Another review of Knobology from 5minSono here.

Principles of Doppler ultrasound

Learn the principles of Doppler ultrasound in this 20-minute screencast from Dr. Katie Wiskar. This tutorial covers basic ultrasound physics, different Doppler modes, and multiple examples from various POCUS applications.

Tutorial on aortic stenosis vs sclerosis: https://westernsono.ca/aortic-stenosis-vs-sclerosis/

Tutorial on transcranial Doppler: https://westernsono.ca/screencasts/miscellaneous/trans-cranial-doppler-tcd/

Tutorial on calculating stroke volume using LVOT VTI: https://westernsono.ca/screencasts/echo/stroke-volume-determination/

Scanning Basics