Simon Hayward

Over 300 physiotherapists in the United Kingdom have now achieved accreditation in Lung Ultrasound. Well done everyone.

New LUS publication: doi.org/10.1177/175114… 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.

7 new Lung US Physio trainers/mentors n = 92 Congratulations go to Hannah Boynes, Nicki Barker, Michelle Bray, Hannah Sydenham, Siobhan Wilde, David Prigg & Sarah Greenslade. @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

14 new LUS Physios n = 303 Congratulations 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 @POCUS_CACTUS @TheACPRC

@TimHutchinsonPT @JenFernandes2 @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS Nearly there!

@sonophysio @JenFernandes2 @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS That really isn't far off 300 after all.

4 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK n = 279 Congratulations to Chris McGrath, Elizabeth Murray, Melanie Lincoln and @JenFernandes2 on completing their Lung US. @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

4 new Lung US Physio trainer/mentor n = 80 Congratulations go to @fid2112 (Robin Wilcox), Claire Randall, Chris Davies and Nader Farhead on becoming lung ultrasound trainers/mentors. @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

We’re excited to start introducing the voices leading this year’s WINFOCUS World Congress! Session 2: Advanced POCUS in Critical care medicine will take place on December 5th, from 16:00h to 17:30h CST. 🎟️ Only 1 month left until the event! Get your ticket now before it’s too late! winfocus.org/winfocus-congr… #POCUS #FOAMed, #MedEd #EmergencyMedicine #CriticalCare #GlobalHealth #CostaRica #MedicinaLATAM @WINFOCUSTUJ @francescorradi @ViaWINFOCUS @sonophysio @iceman_ex @burcuazap @alemoyaal @maico159 @mumara04 @WinfocusCRm@WINFOCUSTUJ

n = 76 Congratulations go to @sophielharding and Sean Harrison on becoming lung ultrasound trainers/mentors. @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

6 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK n = 275 Congratulations to Henry Morris, Georgia Betts, Ian Benson, @aidomc1, Rebecca Redmond and Charlotte Hancox on completing their Lung US. @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

New open-access publication out! ULTRA-Metrics: Delphi-Derived Framework for Assessing Ultrasound Competency DOI: doi.org/10.1002/jum.70… A framework that measures experience, skills, and autonomy for any ultrasound user and application. More Info: presuna.com/ultra-metrics Thanks to everyone involved in this: @GoffiAlberto, Ean Tsou, Emanuele Pivetta, @i_c_sound, Jessica Solis-McCarthy, Mark Foster, Chris Gelabert, Mike Smith, @colinrbell, @ClarkeWhalen, @Hannah_ICFP, @JaneveDesy, @sonophysio, Hayley Israel, [Anonymous], @ICUltrasonica, @avkwong, @TanpingWong, @casualtysrus, Emma Chung

POCUS AI Symposium | A sneak peek of Session 1: Bridging the Knowledge Gap: AI Fundamentals and Training Solutions for POCUS. ⏰ 14:45 – 15:05: “Unpacking AI: Essential Concepts for POCUS Practitioners” ⏰15:05 – 15:30: “Addressing the #1 Barrier: Innovative Approaches to AI-POCUS Training and Education” #POCUS #Ultrasound #MedEd #CriticalCare #EmergencyMedicine #InnovationInHealthcare #Symposium2025 @WINFOCUSTUJ @francescorradi @ViaWINFOCUS @sonophysio @iceman_ex @burcuazap @GoffiAlberto

@easypocus @AaronHalesPT @adamharriman113 @kirstinc86 @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS @sophielharding I will add @sophielharding to next months list. Congratulations Sophie.

@sonophysio @AaronHalesPT @adamharriman113 @kirstinc86 @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS and @sophielharding if I may add!

9 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK n = 265 Congratulations Mildred Castillo, @lisajwelsh, Laura Carmichael, @HayleyScarth, Emily Shorrock, @LouiseCoase, Shelley Holmes, Gillian Bax & @JoHardy10601599 @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

3 new Lung US Physio trainer/mentor n = 74 Congratulations go to @JamesThwaites3 , @ellis_porter and @LisaMarieTaylo2 on becoming lung ultrasound trainers/mentors. @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

4 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK n = 269 Congratulations to @ZoeDoran5, @dddim, @JamesSidderley and @emma21bowen on completing their Lung US. @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

Quick update on how our physio lung 🫁 ultrasound service is going. #POCUS #physio @georgentou1 publish.csiro.au/ah/AH25117

Pneumothorax assessment by LUS @SuzeBridges

It’s great to hear from colleagues nationally that in response to the @NCEPOD report findings and recommendations they have now been able to add #ICURehab to the trust risk register. Such an important step towards improving care for survivors of critical illness