Sono 1.5

The Sono application serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their proficiency in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Its intuitive design facilitates quick access to essential information, such as identifying characteristics of ectopic pregnancies, visualizing dislocated shoulders through ultrasound, and guidance on probe placement for cardiac views.

The rise of bedside ultrasound, alongside the development of compact and portable devices, has revolutionized patient assessment at the point of care. Ultrasound techniques are relevant across various specialties, making this tool indispensable for medical students, residents, nurses, and physicians alike.

Key Features:

• A comprehensive library of ultrasound clips, encompassing both normal and pathological examples, to enhance interpretation skills. The inclusion of pearls and pitfalls aids in mastering bedside ultrasonography.
• Concise video tutorials focused on probe selection and positioning, patient setup, sonographic landmarks, and best practices for image acquisition.
• A detailed list of materials necessary for performing procedural techniques involving POCUS.
• Resources such as calculators, protocols, and other clinical tools designed for advanced learners.
• A bookmarking feature that allows users to readily access their preferred content.
• Access to video lectures crafted by expert faculty from Western University, complete with functionalities for bookmarking, note-taking, saving timestamps, reading transcripts, and quizzes to assess understanding.
• Robust end-of-module challenges for each series in the Screencast curriculum—spanning fundamentals to specialized topics—to thoroughly evaluate ultrasound knowledge.
• Realistic case studies developed by residents and fellows, accompanied by detailed answer keys to reinforce learning experiences.

The Sono app is a free and open-source educational tool cultivated by medical students, residents, and faculty at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University. With a diverse representation from emergency medicine, critical care, anesthesia, internal medicine, and surgery, WesternSono serves as a central hub for POCUS training, education, and research in London, Ontario.

Disclaimer:

All content provided within the Sono application—including text, images, videos, and other formats—is intended for informational purposes only. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users are encouraged to seek guidance from a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about medical conditions. Reliance on any information provided in this app is at the user’s own risk. The creators do not accept liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of this application.