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A RoadMap to covid normal was announced last Sunday … and while the chickens are most definitely not being counted – given that the virus and spreader events can change things in a flash – we’re ever hopeful that the …

Click here to view Forearmed is forewarned – especially when it comes to regional anaesthesia. In this month’s Coaching Corner we’re joined by Dr Elias Jaffa who discusses how you can perform forearm blocks with ultrasound. He outlines a number …

Victoria’s RoadMap to a covid-normal sate has been announced. The Premier of Victoria announced it’s Roadmap to Deliver the National Plan which sets Victoria on a hopeful path to opening. This commits Victoria to a series of re-opening steps, linked directly …

We’re grateful for small mercies this week … and while we’re not fans of the picnic – ants, dirt, no flat surfaces… – we will certainly be looking forward to seeing our double vaccinated neighbours in an appropriately distanced outdoor …

Time is warping in lockdown … and it feels like we’re in a perpetual state of jetlag. The normal rhythm of life has been derailed – the tide like ebb and flow of people through the doors has evaporated, the …

Well that escalated quickly … with Victoria seeing an explosion of case numbers we’ve seen a significant shift in the official discourse here – ‘living with covid’ by getting a percentage of the population vaccinated now being the objective. Political …

A lockdown extension in Victoria has been announced. The Premier of Victoria has announced an extention to the lockdown to at least 11:59pm, Thursday 23 September. As has been our approach throughout this pandemic, we will closely follow the advice …

We’re still locked in the house … and hoping that the Victorian situation improves soon. A wide variety of free and open access information this week – a couple of good pieces on ultrasound in resource limited settings, the interesting …

Once upon a time delta brought to mind the calm of meandering rivers … can’t think of anything further from this at the moment. Instead, I’m keeping myself distracted by ultrasound news. A particularly good animation on a new piece …

Lockdown 6.2 has been announced. The Premier of Victoria has announced an extention to the lockdown to at least 11:59pm, Thursday 2 September. As has been our approach throughout this pandemic, we will closely follow the advice of Victoria’s chief …

Still shut, but that’s no excuse to not POCUS… have had a lot of fun following along as EMUGs presents what is happening with ultrasound in the emergency medicine world DownUnder. A lot has been created in the past couple …

So – it seems another week of staying at home and homeschooling has been prescribed. The Premier of Victoria has announced an extention to the lockdown to at least 11:59pm, Thursday 19 August. And so we remain closed for a …

Click here to view In this month's Coaching Corner we're joined by Dr Allan Whitehead (FACEM) who takes us through how ultrasound can assist in the confirmation of shoulder dislocation and reduction. He outlines tips and tricks you can use …

Unlike last week, we’re shut again… we’ve just had the Victorian state government announcement and the impact is immediate. Not really sure what to say – the virus is a killer in more than one sense. See you next week? …

We’re gutted. It has only been 15 days and we’re back in lockdown… This virus is a killer in more than one sense. The Premier of Victoria has announced a 7 day snap lockdown from 8.00pm Thursday 5 August. And …

We’re open again… and hoping that this time it’s for a little longer than a few weeks. If nothing else, covid has taught us to rapidly adapt and take the learning opportunities where they arise. Exhausting, challenging – but also …

Lockdown blurry days give you pause for thought… In the absence of meeting new (and not so new) ultrasound users from far flung destinations, having fun with the team and the normal hustle and bustle of daily life, the mind …

As expected, Victoria has entered an extended lockdown. The Premier of Victoria has announced that the original 5 day snap lockdown – slated to end 11.59 Tuesday 20 July – has been extended by one week. This extends the current …

Looking for a simpler, more affordable pathway to having your POCUS skills recognised? Then the Zedu & POCUS Certification Academy Package is for you Zedu and the Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certification Academy are excited to offer a new, all in …

Is it just us or does it feel like GroundHog Day! Half expecting Bill Murray to pop his head around the corner… The Premier of Victoria has announced a 5 day snap lockdown from 11.59pm Thursday 15 July to 11.59 …

So here we go again… It’s not without a degree of frustration that we’ve had to shut up shop – again. But even though this is a major inconvenience for everyone, we know from experience that immediate short, sharp action …

We’re heading outback this weekend… Well rural Victoria – which is further than we’ve travelled for many a moon. The 5km restriction zone that kept us housebound for such a long time means that anywhere further than the local supermarket …

What a difference a week can make… This time last week there was an inkling something may happen to reduce freedoms enjoyed in NSW. Now we find ourselves with several states locked down (or under “stay at home” orders) and …

As Melbourne starts to breathe again, Sydney holds its breath! Nervous times for our friends across the border as the virus infiltrates its way into everything, upending plans and making things hard. We’ve had several people attending our courses impacted …

Click here to view Renal colic – when your patient is in pain, ultrasound is the tool you can turn to first. In this week’s POCUS #coachingcorner Suean takes you through the anatomy, scanning technique, sonographic signatures, tips & tricks …

What a week! So we recover from another lockdown only to be hit by one of the biggest storms Melbourne has seen in decades! Meant a cold shower to start the day and no electricity at home, but fortunately things …

The machines are on, the gel warm(ish) and the doors are open again! It has been another tough few weeks of uncertainty in Melbourne, but on all accounts it seems that we have beaten the bug away from the doorstep …

We’re coming back…again! Victoria has done a great job, and we’re coming back. The acting Premier of Victoria has announced that the strong restrictions that have been in place for the past 14 days will ease from midnight, Thursday 10 …

One week down – one to go – we hope! Thanks to everyone that has got in touch to see how we’re doing and keep us motivated – the covid-coat was only just starting to reduce!! We’ve been working the …

Here we are again! As expected we find ourselves having to extend the initial shutdown period as announced on May 27. The Premier of Victoria has announced that the restrictions – while eased a little – will continue for a …

So here we go again. With an unfortunate breach of hotel quarantine from South Australia, it seems Victoria is again bearing the full force of the threat that Covid-19 presents to the community. And so we find ourselves having to …

Welcome to Groundhog day! With an unfortunate breach of hotel quarantine from South Australia, it seems Victoria is again bearing the full force of the threat that Covid-19 presents to the community. And so we find ourselves having to close …

Isn’t technology amazing. This week we welcomed onboard the GE VScan Air – the latest in a growing arsenal of handheld systems making a splash in the world of POCUS. Images that could be achieved on large systems only a …

Click here to view Podiatry is a field taking enormous steps with POCUS. In this month’s POCUS #coachingcorner podiatry guru Dr James Ferrie and Podiatric Surgeon Assoc. Prof. Mark Gilheany join Suean to demonstrate the utility of POCUS in an …

Hi everyone. Winter has well and truly descended DownUnder – but things have been heating up on the education front. As Australia continues to do well on the Covid front, we’ve been seeing increased confidence and increased registrations and enquiries. …

Hi everyone. We’re very quickly heading towards the middle of the year – marked around here by some paying homage to May the Forth by dressing up in strange costumes and speaking in tongues – not sure of the significance!? …

Hey team. A big week here again having run out TRain the UtraSound Trainer (TRUST) program online in Denmark over the weekend – the challenges of remote teaching, multiple languages and timezones were overcome and a fun time had by …

Hey team. A fun week this week on the floor teaching midwives – a great vibe and time had by all. Nothing gives us more of a buzz than seeing the excitement and confidence rise as all the ultrasound pennies …

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We now have super powers. Or at least that’s how we feel today, as last night we were able to complete round #1 of our covid vaccination. Despite the issues identified with the AZ vaccine and clot risk, we trust …

Hey everyone – hope you all managed a some R&R and only slight overindulgence over Easter. Everyone here had a great break – we even managed to escape the confines of the city for the beach! However the lure of …

Just as things in Australia seemed settled, events in Brisbane highlight how tenuous our ‘normality’ is. With Easter plans put in a spin, we can only hope that our friends up north can quickly emerge from a few days of …

Victoria has just done 28 days of no community covid-19 transmission – we’re officially virus free! This time last year we were at the beginning of lockdown #1, so it’s one hell of a turnaround. We feel deeply privileged to …

Hi everyone. Plenty of news and views to get across this week. Including an article indicating that ultrasound at the frequencies we use can kill covid-19. Maybe that’s why we’re so healthy…or it could be the food we eat. Check …

We’ve had a lot of fun this week. Back in the trenches upskilling registrars in hospital, teaching 1st trimester and advanced ED applications here at the learning HQ, working on the next ideas to improve ultrasound teaching and learning. It …

Click here to view Appendix ultrasound – that pesky little thing located between small and large intestines is a tricky little thing to image. In this week’s POCUS #coachingcorner Suean takes you through her trademark step-by-step approach to ultrasound that …

This week – a week to celebrate. After over a year of not being able to teach onsite, we had the opportunity to go on hospital campus and introduce a group of enthusiastic and eager ED registrars to the joy …

Yet another turnaround week this week. Back downs on two fronts – as Victoria again manages to tread the line controlling covid, and with Facebook rescinding on their news ban. Plenty of POCUS and ultrasound pearls this week, including a …

Wow – what a week it has been! First we had a lockdown in Victoria to break a possible Covid-19 3rd wave from a break from quarantine; then we’ve had a lockout with Facebook looking to break a possible 1st …

Lockdown Update – 12 February 2021 So here we find ourselves again! It really does feel like Ground Hog Day… The Victorian Premier announced earlier today that Victoria is enforcing Stage 4 lockdown. Full details of the ramification of this …

If you could travel through time, what period would you go to? Covid times may have had us longing for the good old days of early 2019, where the only talk of viruses – at least on any general level …

Click here to view In this week’s POCUS #coachingcorner, the first for 2021… Suean examines the RUSH exam – starting with history and context, working through how to optimise your approach to imaging the pump, tank and pipes and finishing …

When Do You Feel The Most In Control? This is a question that resonates – personally and professionally – even in normal times. What is it that gives you a sense that you are the master of your own destiny, …

What is it about ultrasound that brings out the passion in people? This week we’ve had a number of conversations – from new and not so new members of the Zedu family – about how learning even the simplest of …

This week has flown by with a full covid-safe emergency medicine course keeping us busy. Things are still tricky though – with uncertain borders and leave being difficult to get, everything is just that little bit harder for everyone. Nevertheless, …

Happy New Year. The Christmas and New Year break has sped by all too fast, and after some restful days in the sun we find ourselves all too quickly back in front of the ultrasound machines. But after 2020 we …

So here we are – the final weekly wrap for 2020. We won’t labour on reflecting on the happenings of the year and looking for deeper meaning – needless to say it’s been crap. What we would both like to …

A week of true opposites of emotion this week. At the low end we had our home burgled this week – not a pleasant experience to find your safe space invaded, rooms trashed and treasured memories of sentimental rather than …

Click here to view In this week’s POCUS #coachingcorner, the last for 2020… Suean talks how to get the most out of your system, techniques and tips to apply when assessing fractures, and delivering pain relief through hematoma blocks. Merry …

It never ceases to amaze the amount of high quality ultrasound resources that get published and shared for free. We honestly don’t know where people find the time – but we’re glad they do. This week check out the lower …

Has 2020 got you thinking about moving away from the stress and demands of the frontline clinical world? Then look no further… Join the team at Zedu where your ultrasound expertise will be truly valued by a wide variety of …

It’s just gone under the month mark for Christmas – there are a couple of little Santas helpers here all too ready to remind us. Plenty of pre yuletide treats for ultrasound fans this week – honourable mention goes to …

Click here to view The ultrasound probe – an often abused lump of plastic we all take for granted. In this edition of the POCUS #coachingcorner, Suean talks to Ashley Barker from ProbeLogic (https://probelogic.com.au/), a world leading ultrasound transducer repair …

November is flying by at a pace, the holiday season is quickly looming and the temperatures are rising. We’ve been busy here at Zedu Learning HQ catching up on delivering courses delayed over lockdown – everyone has been itching to …

Plenty of news, views and opinions to catch up on this week. Life is never dull in the world of ultrasound. And the first full week back on the probes post lockdown has us questioning our match fitness – this …

This week marked a major milestone – we opened Monday after 229 days in stasis. It was fantastic to hear the Zedu HQ abuzz again, the systems sparked into life, keen learners laughing while learning and our patient models all …

We open the doors Monday. The probes are warming up, the patient models are excited and the Zedu crew are standing by to get your ultrasound back on track. We couldn’t be more proud of what the local community has …

We’re only a week and a half away from opening the doors. It has been a long time coming – we can only hope Melbourne can stay the course over the next few days to hit this thing out of …

We were saddened this week to hear of the passing of Dr Harvey Nisenbaum, a pioneer whose contribution to the field of ultrasound has been felt around the world. Harvey was someone we always looked forward to catching up with …

Plenty of great free stuff hot off the press this week. In particular some great #blocktober resources from @jeffgadsden – check them out. Fingers crossed we’re only a couple more weeks from getting back into the swing of things. See …

Click here to view In this edition of the POCUS #coachingcorner: Suean focuses on the presentation, sonographic signatures and approach to imaging a range of commonly encountered lumps and bumps – from abscess to sebaceous cysts they’re here. Q&A discusses …

It’s October – month of Halloween hocus pocus and Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month. How very apt 🙂 We’re heading into month seven of being shut down, but plans are afoot for a covid-safe and careful reawakening soon. Watching those numbers …

So – after months of hard lockdown – it looks like Melbourne is smashing it out of the park on the covid front. Combined with the blossoming of spring, there is a real optimism in the air that we hope …

Friday – it’s the weekend! Although at the moment every day is ‘Blurs-day’ with cabin fever setting in… The numbers are looking good for Melbourne’s re-emergence soon – there is a real positivity in the air with the worst seemingly …

Another busy week online with ultrasound resources galore. Plenty to keep us occupied in Melbourne’s lockdown! This week saw another #coachingcorner, where Suean focused on some of the problems you may encounter with needle guidance and why – whether it’s …

We’re back! After a long Covid-19 break – bringing with it homeschooling, a new website and a range of other business halting issues – we’re back on track! Thanks everyone who has reached out over the past 6 months – …

A resource of the best in #POCUS ultrasound disinfection guidelines and resources from the best in #POCUS providers around the world – dedicated to the fight against Covid-19. Thank you to everyone who has poured their passion, time and energy …

A list of the best in Covid-19 ultrasound POCUS resources from the best providers around the world. Thank you to everyone who has poured their passion, time and energy into each and every one of these. Click here to access …

A resource of the best in #POCUS ultrasound publications from the best in #POCUS providers around the world – dedicated to the fight against Covid-19. Thank you to everyone who has poured their passion, time and energy into each and …

A resource of the best in #POCUS ultrasound video, webinar and podcast resources from the best in #POCUS providers around the world – dedicated to the fight against Covid-19. Thank you to everyone who has poured their passion, time and …

As restrictions around the country continue to ease thanks to the amazing response of Australians to the threat of COVID-19, the one question we keep getting asked is ‘when will we be able to train with you again?’ Like you, …

Suean talks to James Day from the POCUS Certification Academy, about how POCUS is revolutionizing Australian Medical Practices.

Suean addresses the ongoing debate around ultrasound probe movement nomenclature – here’s her views…

The Zedu POCUS Scholarship 2020 – The Final 3 Proudly supported by: Voting has closed We’ve got three compelling stories, each addressing the theme ‘Be the difference’. Who do you think should be awarded the Zedu POCUS Scholarship 2020? Watch each …

After 5 months, three finalist videos and votes counting in the thousands the Zedu POCUS Scholarship for 2020 has been decided.

We had an amazing response this year, with interest from not only Australia and New Zealand, but around the globe.

Our intrepid ultrasound educator Ingrid Yuile took her training skills to the steppes of Mongolia and found a country of beauty and complexity. This is her story.

Imagine. You find yourself in the depth of a South East Asian jungle with no means of communication. On one side your path is cut by a flooded river; on the other you must run a gauntlet of check-points manned by troops protecting an unstable political situation. Add to this mix a woman presenting with pain and bleeding having been moved by a stretcher team over the course of three days– what do you do? 

While this sounds like the clichéd plot of a Hollywood movie, this is the reality faced by Australian midwife Monica