Australasian Sonographers Association

📖 This Sonography article describes how B-mode ultrasonography of the brain can identify intracranial pathological processes at the bedside of neurocritically ill patients. #SupportingSonographers https://loom.ly/d9udrzo

📖 This Sonography short case study describes a rare case of bioprosthetic mitral and aortic valve stenosis with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction caused by infective endocarditis. #SupportingSonographers https://loom.ly/Qbm2Apo

Tony Coles, ASA CEO, recently told ABC News that ultrasound demand is rising by 7% each year, while the workforce continues to fall behind. In the article, he advocates for more funding for private practices to support student placements and paid practical placement support to ease financial pressures on students. The new medical sonography course at Edith Cowen University, is a much-needed step forward to train more skilled sonographers and help ease the pressure on already stretched healthcare professionals. https://loom.ly/ugflrLc

The ASA is thrilled to welcome international keynote speakers Prof. Carlo Martinoli, Dr Riwa Meshaka, and Prof. Asma Khalil to the ASA2025 Melbourne Conference. Join us in Melbourne on June 13-15, 2025, to see their insightful presentations and experience the largest conference for sonographers in the world. Don’t miss your chance to save, Earlybird registration is now OPEN! https://loom.ly/5UhO58Q #ASA2025MEL #SupportingSonographers

Congratulations to the prize winners of the 2024 Emerging Presenter Showcase! Again this year, early-career sonographers and students across Australia and New Zealand amazed us with their impressive presentations, showcasing skills and passion to the profession. 👉 Don’t miss out—register now to watch all 19 outstanding presentations: https://loom.ly/srs8XOE #SupportingSonographers #SonographyStudents

🔍The ASA has released a new Guide to Bariatric Examinations, offering practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce injury risks, covering equipment, scanning techniques, patient care, and workplace adjustments. To help members explore key areas of the guideline, the ASA has also developed a special edition Online Learning Module and poster to provide additional explanations and educational support: https://loom.ly/dRlgi80 #SupportingSonographers

📖 This commentary published in Sonography journal calls for urgent award reform for sonographers in NSW to retain quality staff amidst a national sonographer shortage. #SupportingSonographers https://loom.ly/S092uQ0

📖 This Sonography article reports on a research study that describes hemodynamic changes based on transesophageal ultrasonography measurements of venous congestion, before and after initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass, in patients with preserved right ventricular function. #SupportingSonographers https://loom.ly/zMvW6QQ

Congratulations to Kristie Sweeney (NSW), Loretta Laverty (NSW), and Samuel Howard (QLD), the winners of ASA’s Member Survey competition! Each has received a $100 gift card. Thank you to everyone who completed the survey - your feedback is incredibly valuable and will help shape the future of the ASA. #SupportingSonographers

Congratulations to the 2024 Emerging Presenter Showcase prize winners! This year, early-career sonographers and students from across Australia and New Zealand have once again impressed us with their outstanding presentations, demonstrating incredible passion and expertise. 👉 Register now to view all 19 exceptional presentations: https://loom.ly/srs8XOE #SonographyStudents #SupportingSonographers