Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is often associated with emergency and critical care medicine. But in reality, it can be a valuable tool in everyday veterinary practice , both in general practice, emergency and even specialist settings. One of the biggest factors that determines whether ultrasound becomes part of daily clinical workflow is not training alone — it’s accessibility . Sometimes the limiting factor to using POCUS in practice isn’t learning how to scan. It’s simpl

Scanning this tiny frenchie puppy with history of vomiting and regurgitation for signs of aspiration pneumonia. Reflections on uncertainty, responsibility, and clinical decision-making Here’s the truth: not every patient makes it, and it hurts when they don’t. The grief cuts deeper when we wonder if we missed something, or could have changed the outcome. Death is inevitable — we know that when we choose this profession — but what’s hard to bear is the fear that it was our fau

Scanning from caudodorsal to cranioventral , there is a clear progression of pathology: normal lung → increased B-lines → coalescing B-lines → shred sign .   Image acquired using a GE LOGIQ ultrasound system (Radincon) . Tick Paralysis and POCUS: Enhancing Patient Care Snakes and spiders aren't the only deadly creatures we have in Australia. We also have the most venomous ticks. Respiratory failure remains the leading cause of death, driven by neuromusclar weakness and p

Veterinary medicine is incredibly rewarding — but the emotional load can be high. I have had my own share of sleepless nights. Wondering if I missed something, or if there was something else I could have done. Every day, clinicians juggle uncertainty: limited diagnostic information, anxious owners, and the pressure to make the right call. That uncertainty is a major driver of stress and decision fatigue. How POCUS Helps Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) quietly transforms how

The thing about Japan - Japan has the cutest, smallest, and most well-behaved volunteer dogs ever. Let’s start with the workshop. We ran 2 x 6 hour workshops over 2 days. Supported by JaVECCS and a dedicated team of veterinarians, the prep behind the scenes was impressive. Dr. Yu Ueda translated Dr. Soren Boysen and Dr. Serge Chalhoub’s eight hours of online lectures into Japanese—a huge task. During the hands-on workshop, Yu translated while Soren demonstrated. After watch

Veterinary POCUS Workshop – Sydney 2025 Our 2-Day VPOCUS Workshop keeps getting better every year. The 2025 event brings something truly special — for the first time, Dr Søren Boysen and Dr Serge Chalhoub were teaching together in Australia. These two internationally recognised trailblazers in veterinary POCUS have developed many of the techniques now used around the world. Their workshops sell out globally — and it’s easy to see why. They’re award-winning, dynamic educators

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Empower Your Practice with POCUS: A Simple 3-Step Guide Curious about how to master Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Here’s your roadmap to success: Knowledge Acquisition : Begin by immersing yourself in high-quality lectures. The most engaging and research-based POCUS lecture series I've encountered is by Dr. Soren Boysen and Dr. Serge Chalhoub. These CPD-approved lectures span 8 hours and are divided into bite-sized clips, making them easy to digest and review. Check out a