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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

11 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK & ROI n = 319 9 new Lung US Physio trainers/mentors n = 102 @ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @erworldphysio.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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).

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Over 300 physiotherapists in the United Kingdom have now achieved accreditation in Lung Ultrasound. Well done everyone. @ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @erworldphysio.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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. @ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @erworldphysio.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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. @ics-updates.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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. @ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @erworldphysio.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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. @ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @erworldphysio.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

2 new Lung US Physio trainers/mentors n = 76 Congratulations go to Sophie Harding and Sean Harrison on becoming lung ultrasound trainers/mentors. @ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @erworldphysio.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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

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Tom Gleeson-Hammerton @tghammertime.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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_...

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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. @ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @erworldphysio.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

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. @ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @erworldphysio.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

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

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Zedu Ultrasound Training @zedunow.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

🚨 #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...

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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. @ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @erworldphysio.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @thecsp.bsky.social

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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

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Ema Swingwood @emaswingwood.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

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

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Congratulations to Arlene Paderes, Katie Hill, Patrick McLaughlin & Darren Freeman on completing their Lung US. @ics-updates.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social #POCUSky #Physiotherapy

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

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

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The ACPRC @theacprc.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Getting ready for #ACPRC25 venue is looking good! Excited for everyone to arrive!

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Segun Olusanya (He/Him) @drfreeze.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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)

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Zedu Ultrasound Training @zedunow.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

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

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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...

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

2 new Lung US Physio trainers/mentors n = 56 Congratulations go to Hannah Lord & Anthony Parkins on becoming lung ultrasound trainers/mentors. @ics-updates.bsky.social @esicm.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

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

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Tim Norfolk @icmtim.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

If a picture’s worth 1000 words then this cine loop’s a damn novella dedicated to the pathogenesis of hepatic hydrothorax 😍 #EMIMCC #pocus

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Physiotherapy Lung Ultrasound course dates for 2025 #POCUSky #Physiotherapy

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

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.

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Jonny Wilkinson @nottheflyhalf.bsky.social · 08/12/2019

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

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Katie Wiskar @katiewiskar.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

1/ 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

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Caroline @carolinejabbott.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

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...

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

How accurate are we at choosing the optimal position for our patients when managing/treating atelectasis? #POCUSky #Physiotherapy doi.org/10.1016/j.au...

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

1 new Lung US Physio trainer/mentor n = 53 Congratulations go to Jack Fenwick on becoming a lung ultrasound trainer/mentor. #POCUSky #physiotherapy

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Dr Simon Hayward @sonophysio.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

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

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Zedu Ultrasound Training @zedunow.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

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... www.facebook.com/groups/23205... #POCUS

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Casey Farrell, PT, DPT @physiofarrell.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

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 🙌🏻

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Shai @shaiuk.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

The evidence base for detecting pre-procedure risk of trapped lung is ⬇️. Few studies and no validated approach that I know of. Obvs #POCUS is helpful and the study below, using pleural movements assessed on M-mode alongside pleural thickness <5mm may help. #emimcc www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/14...

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Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Non-Expandable Lung: A Prospective Observational Study of M-Mode, B-Mode, and 2D-Shear Wave Elastography

Background: Non-expandable lung (NEL) has severe implications for patient symptoms and impaired lung function, as well as crucial implications for the management of malignant pleural effusion (MPE). I...

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Segun Olusanya (He/Him) @drfreeze.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Can medical students support each other in learning #POCUS? Join us on the 27th of November where students and educators sit down to discuss this. Featuring some hands on practice and the ever popular #sonogames…

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Jonny Wilkinson @nottheflyhalf.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

For those I don’t know.. I’m Jonny Wilkinson, ICU Cons and Anaesthetist. @wilkinsonjonny on ‘X’ Love tech, Drum and Bass, #POCUS, anything Crit Care and anaesthesia. I run www.criticalcarenorthampton.com Looking forward to interacting with you all and springing out of ‘X’ into #BlueSky.

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Critical Care Northampton

Reviewing Critical Care, Journals and FOAMed

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Lars Mølgaard Saxhaug @load-dependent.eurosky.social · 10/11/2024

I created a starting pack for #POCUS peeps! Help me by sharing it and suggesting more people to add! It also contains the two feeds I created, for #echofirst and #pocus. go.bsky.app/EtZL9J6

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