🎬 Lunchtime update from IFAD! We've just wrapped up a fantastic morning of the Critical and Acute Care Ultrasound (CACU) course, and it's been really popular! I'm here in my classic white IFAD t-shirt, soaking up the atmosphere—and now, we're bringing you some top ultrasound tips straight from our amazing faculty. 🎉 🎤 Cian: "When I teach ultrasound, I always wear jeans—and here's why. On your right-hand side, there's that little jeans pocket. If you're struggling with rib shadows, line up your probe and twist it like you're sliding it into that pocket. Works every time!" 🎤 Segun: "Having trouble getting a good four-chamber view of the heart? Start with a parasternal short axis view and trace it down to where you see the twist at the apex—that shows you the heart's direction. Then switch to the left side and point the probe where the apex was. Boom! A beautiful four-chamber view, 99% of the time." 🎤 Adrian: "In a peri-arrest patient, the subcostal two-chamber view is often the only view you'll get. Just rotate the probe so the marker faces up and angle it toward the left ventricle. It gives you a view similar to the parasternal short axis—super useful in emergencies." 🎤 Justin: "When you're learning, and your mentor takes your hand to guide the probe—don't let go. Grip tighter. Feel how they move the probe, relate that to what you see on the screen, and you'll learn so much faster." 🎤 Aidan: "Movement is everything. Remember the three key probe motions: slide, rotate, and tilt/fan. And as for grip, think of it like holding a screwdriver—or applying lipstick (your choice!). #iFAD2017" 🎤 Johnny Wilkinson: "No talk about lipstick or grabbing probes from me. Just this: practice, practice, practice. Learn what's normal—then you'll recognize what's not. Especially if you're being mentored by me. 😉" 🎥 That's it from us (for now!)—some top tips from some of the best educators in ultrasound. Stay tuned, because there's more to come throughout the day. Thanks for tuning in! 💬 #iFAD2017 #POCUS #UltrasoundTips

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