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Simon Hayward
@sonophysio.bsky.social
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Physiotherapist | Former Focused Ultrasound in Intensive Care (FUSIC) committee AHP rep | FUSIC, FAMUS & CACTUS Lung mentor | Physiotherapy Lung Ultrasound (+PLUS)
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Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · Dec 16
Physiotherapy Lung Ultrasound course dates for 2025

#POCUSky #Physiotherapy
sonophysio.bsky.social
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
@ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @erworldphysio.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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tghammertime.bsky.social
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.

unisasurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
October 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
sonophysio.bsky.social
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.
@ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @erworldphysio.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
sonophysio.bsky.social
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.
@ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @erworldphysio.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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avkwong.bsky.social
The challenges of using ultrasound to measure the trachea: a brief report
#pocus #airway
ccforum.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
The challenges of using ultrasound to measure the trachea: a brief report - Critical Care
Background Tracheostomy is a common procedure in intensive care medicine, involving the insertion of an artificial airway through the front of the neck into the trachea. The size of tracheostomy tube ...
ccforum.biomedcentral.com
July 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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zedunow.bsky.social
🚨 #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👇
www.facebook.com/groups/23205...
June 26, 2025 at 6:49 AM
sonophysio.bsky.social
3 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK
n = 256
Congratulations to Hannah Sydenham, Becky Hall & Amara Preece on completing their Lung US.
@ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @erworldphysio.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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emaswingwood.bsky.social
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
@ics-updates.bsky.social
June 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
sonophysio.bsky.social
The number of Lung Ultrasound accredited Physiotherapists in the U.K. & ROI has now reached 250!

@ics-updates.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social #POCUSky #Physiotherapy
May 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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theacprc.bsky.social
Getting ready for #ACPRC25 venue is looking good! Excited for everyone to arrive!
April 25, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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david-mcwilliams.bsky.social
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...
Physiotherapy and Optimised Enteral Nutrition In the post-acute phase of critical illness (PHOENIX): protocol for a mixed methods feasibility randomised controlled trial
Introduction Each year in the UK, 140 000 patients are discharged from intensive care units (ICUs) to general hospital wards, almost all with complex rehabilitation needs. 84% of patients still requir...
bmjopen.bmj.com
March 28, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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drfreeze.bsky.social
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:

(1/n)
February 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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zedunow.bsky.social
It's #ValentinesDay - a day of love & warmth - just like working in #ultrasoundtraining 🥰

Things we’re loving 💘
Michael Prats
@g2disrupt.bsky.social
Journal of Clinical Med
WFUMB
Dr Barai
@pocusjournal.bsky.social

Treat yourself 💋
www.ultrasoundtraining.com.au/news/zedu-we...
#POCUS #ultrasound
Zedu Weekly Wrap - 14 February 2025
Our weekly wrap up of the best of the week's free ultrasound resources - publications, webinars, podcasts, news, views and opinion pieces...
www.ultrasoundtraining.com.au
February 14, 2025 at 1:58 AM
sonophysio.bsky.social
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.

@ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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icmtim.bsky.social
If a picture’s worth 1000 words then this cine loop’s a damn novella dedicated to the pathogenesis of hepatic hydrothorax 😍

#EMIMCC #pocus
January 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
sonophysio.bsky.social
Physiotherapy Lung Ultrasound course dates for 2025

#POCUSky #Physiotherapy
December 16, 2024 at 9:37 AM
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nottheflyhalf.bsky.social
We are getting ready for our advanced ultrasound delegates here at the ICC. This should be good....#ICSSOA #FOAMed #POCUS Also....there are changes afoot...#FUSIC is coming....@PARADicmSHIFT @avkwong @icmteaching @ICUltrasonica @cianmcdermott @iceman_ex @sharonmkay @ManniWaraich
November 19, 2024 at 7:05 AM
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katiewiskar.bsky.social
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I love love LOVE scanning the heart 😍, but when it comes to bang for your buck for ultrasound novices, lung ultrasound is such a winner 🏆

It's time for another #POCUS basics #skeetorial 🧵

Let's talk about common pitfalls in #LungUltrasound and how to correct these ✔️

#emimcc
December 3, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Reposted by Simon Hayward
carolinejabbott.bsky.social
Come and join the fabulous team 👋

We are looking for a major trauma rehab coordinator 👀

We are looking for a #Physio #Nurse #OT #Paramedic #AHP to join the team 🧠

Apply below careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/search-and-a...
November 30, 2024 at 7:30 AM
sonophysio.bsky.social
How accurate are we at choosing the optimal position for our patients when managing/treating atelectasis?

#POCUSky #Physiotherapy

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November 30, 2024 at 8:03 AM
sonophysio.bsky.social
15 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK this month
n = 234
Michaela Bailey, Rob Leatt, Sophie Leech, Ghazal Azzam, Tom Maggs, Loretta Carron, Rosie O'Reilly, David Prigg, Sean Harrison, Sarah Massey, Sandra Foster, Sam Powell, Isobel Hinton, Ruth Bradley & ClairePeters

#POCUSky #physiotherapy
November 29, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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zedunow.bsky.social
This whole keeping up with social media platforms & handles is a full time job!

The #weekly wrap of #FOAMed #ultrasound news is here:
@Crit_Care
@ThinkingCC
@sidsdoc
@katiewiskar.bsky.social

👇Check this & more out
www.ultrasoundtraining.com.au/news/zedu-we...
#POCUS #ultrasoundtraining
Zedu Weekly Wrap - 29 November 2024
Our weekly wrap up of the best of the week's free ultrasound resources - publications, webinars, podcasts, news, views and opinion pieces...
www.ultrasoundtraining.com.au
November 28, 2024 at 11:57 PM
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zedunow.bsky.social
The flipped classroom in #ultrasoundtraining - fad or fab?

This study supports the flipped classroom's value in procedural disciplines like ultrasound while noting considerations for student preparation.

What's your experience? Join the conversation...
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#POCUS
November 27, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Reposted by Simon Hayward
physiofarrell.bsky.social
Migrating over 🦋 and thought I’d reintroduce myself!

I’m Casey 👋🏻 a #critcare and #ICU #physio with published #research concerning lung ultrasound 🫁looking to get #POCUS in the hands of physios around the world 👩🏻‍⚕️

Looking to connect and collaborate on ways we can advance clinical practice 🙌🏻
November 26, 2024 at 2:51 AM
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zedunow.bsky.social
#Weeklywrap news is out & BlueSkys shining😉
Join us on all platforms & get the latest #POCUS news
#Ultrasound hot of the press from (X handles - sorry!)
@MH_EMultrasound
@Wilkinsonjonny
@PratsEM
@ross_prager
@POCUSJournal
👇This & more
www.ultrasoundtraining.com.au/news/zedu-we...
#ultrasoundtraining
Zedu Weekly Wrap - 22 November 2024
Our weekly wrap up of the best of the week's free ultrasound resources - publications, webinars, podcasts, news, views and opinion pieces...
www.ultrasoundtraining.com.au
November 22, 2024 at 12:55 AM