# Lung Ultrasound MasterClass ## Metadata - Content type: Course - Canonical URL: https://123sonography.com/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass - Published: May 15, 2020 - Last updated: August 5, 2025 - Category: Other US courses - Course Type: Master Class ## Overview In the Lung Ultrasound MasterClass all topics which are important for daily clinical use of lung ultrasound will be covered and you will feel safe to even scan critically ill patients in an ICU. Note: This course includes AI-generated translations in Spanish and Arabic. Accuracy is not guaranteed (read more in Terms & Conditions) ## Media ![Lung](https://123sonography.com/sites/default/files/legacy-files/image_course/lung_kacheln.jpg) ## Snapshot - Duration: 7.4 hours - Total CME credits that can be earned: 6.5 - Chapters: 6 - Lectures: 23 - Quizzes: 5 ## Intended Audience - Medical doctors - General practitioners - Anesthesiologists - Intensivists - Internists - Pulmonologists - Emergency Physicians - Cardiologists - Medical Students ## Faculty - [Martin Altersberger, MD](/speaker/126) - ÖGUM level II EM Ultrasound; Deputy head Echolab Steyr - [Dr. Christoph Hiermanseder](/speaker/130) - Radiologist, Lower Austria - [Dr. Martina Schiller](/speaker/129) - Radiologist, Lower Austria - [Priv.-Doz. Dr. Georg-Christian Funk](/speaker/40) - Pulmonologist, Vienna - [Dr Florian Vafai-Tabrizi](/speaker/135) - Pulmonologist, Vienna - [Prof. Thomas Binder, MD, FESC](/speaker/30) - Cardiologist, Head of Digital Learning; Medical University of Vienna ## Learning Objectives - After completing the Lung Ultrasound MasterClass you will know how to perform a complete lung ultrasound exam. - You will understand when this technique can be applied in clinical practice. - You will be able to detect all relevant pathologies that can be diagnosed with lung ultrasound and make management decisions based on your findings. ## Topics - Radiology - Internal Medicine - Family Medicine - Primary Care - Other (please specify) ## Pricing Options - Supported currencies: AED, CLP, COP, EGP, EUR, INR, MXN, PEN, QAR, USD ### One-Month Access - Payment type: Monthly subscription - Price: €135 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 1 month - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/56/138 Take the most flexible route with a monthly subscription. You get: - Cancellation possible anytime after 4 months minimum run time - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ### Half-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €750 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 6 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/56/366 Our shortest option for very fast learners. Ideal for people who have plenty of time to learn. You get: - 6 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ### One-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €1050 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 12 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/56/368 Our most recommended access duration to dive deep into the course. Save 30% on the 6-month option. You get: - 12 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ### Two-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €1800 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 24 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/56/370 If you want to take your time learning, this option is perfect for you. Save 40% on the 6-month option. You get: - 24 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ## Recommended Blog Posts - [Pleural Effusions and consolidations](/blog/tips-tricks/pleural-effusions-and-consolidations) - Keep in mind: Pleural effusions and consolidations can often be directly or indirectly associated with malignancies—whether lung cancer itself or metastasis from other types of cancer. ## CME Information ### Introduction The goal of this activity is to provide online education for the course Lung Ultrasound MasterClass. This activity is intended for medical doctors, general practitioners, emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, intensivists, internists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, medical students. ### Financial disclosures Dr Martin Altersberger does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Prof. Dr. Binder does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Dr Hiermanseder does not have any relevant financial relationship to disclose; Dr Schiller does not have any relevant financial relationship to disclose; Dr. Georg-Christian Funk does not have any relevant financial relationship to disclose; Dr Vafai-Tabrizi does not have any relevant financial relationship to disclose; Staff at Siyemi Learning and 123 Sonography do not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose. This course is certified for CME, further information on how to claim your CME credits can be found below. ### CME information This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Siyemi Learning and 123 Sonography. Siyemi Learning is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Siyemi Learning designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.5 *AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™*. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ![](https://legacy.123sonography.com/profiles/sono/modules/custom/sonocertificates/resources/accme.png) ![](https://legacy.123sonography.com/profiles/sono/modules/custom/sonocertificates/resources/siyemi.png) ### How to earn your CME credit In order to earn credit, you must watch the videos, take the quiz (pass mark 75%), and complete the evaluation on your dashboard. While you can claim CME certificates as you work through each chapter, if you prefer (e.g. if you are only able to use full credits because you are based in Europe) you can claim a single certificate for your total activity in this course. It will be available to download on your dashboard after you have completed all quizzes and evaluated all chapters. Release date: 1 Nov 2020 Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023 Revision date: October 2023 Expiry date: October 2026 ## Curriculum ### Free lectures - Chapter content: 2 lectures and 0 quizzes - Lecture: [Free lecture 1](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_2343) (Duration: 00:15; Free) - Lecture: [Free lecture 2](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_2344) (Duration: 00:15; Free) ### Imaging the Lung In the first chapter of our lung ultrasound masterclass, we talk about imaging fundamentals and artifacts as well as physiology and anatomy. Since the disease will occupy us for some time, we also include a lot of COVID-19 related findings and cases. - Chapter content: 6 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1.5 - Lecture: [Introduction to Lung Ultrasound](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1172) (Duration: 00:08) - In this first lecture of the course, we start off with Covid-19, and why lung ultrasound is so important since this pandemic has started. We briefly touch on anatomy and lung images both in ultrasound and chest X-ray. - Lecture: [Lung Anatomy and Introduction to Imaging](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1173) (Duration: 00:26) - Now we dive right into the topic with some basics on anatomy and physiology of the lung. After this, we talk about artifacts in various imaging methods of the lung. - Lecture: [Basics and Artifacts of Lung Ultrasound](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1174) (Duration: 00:15) - Starting with the physics of ultrasound, we have a look at your imaging hardware, especially the transducers you can use for the lung. We then discuss the ultrasound image and what kind of artifacts we can see. - Lecture: [Imaging Modalities in COVID-19](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1175) (Duration: 00:17) - Here we have a very thorough look at Covid-19 and how it looks in various imaging modalities. You will see lots of images in different stages of the disease and learn what to look for. - Lecture: [Imaging a COVID-19 Patient](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1176) (Duration: 00:20) - Dr. Altersberger and Dr. Schiller present the case of a COVID-19 patient they followed over the course of several weeks. Watch this and see what the patient's lung looked like when he was first admitted to being intubated twice. - Lecture: [CT-Findings & Lung Ultrasound in COVID-19](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1177) (Duration: 00:13) - In lung CT, we get a great overview of the organ and find some lesions quite easily - but what if CT is not available, or your patient can't be moved? In this lecture, you will learn how some COVID-19 findings you might know from CT look in lung ultrasound. - CME Quiz: LUMC - Imaging the Lung (CME: 1.5) ### Pleural Effusion This chapter is all about fluid around the lungs: imaging pleural effusions is easy, as you will see, and we can even use ultrasound to distinguish between complicated and uncomplicated ones - without having to take a needle through the patient's skin. - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1 - Lecture: [Scanning for Pleural Effusions](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1178) (Duration: 00:20) - Pleural effusion is such a common finding, every doctor should know how to diagnose it. With ultrasound, this is really easy - watch this 20-minute lecture to learn all about it! - Lecture: [Uncomplicated Pleural Effusions](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1179) (Duration: 00:17) - Now that you know how to scan for pleural effusions, we want you to become an expert: with lots of examples in this lecture, you will know what exactly uncomplicated pleural effusions look like in ultrasound. - Lecture: [Complicated Pleural Effusions, Empyema & Raritites](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1180) (Duration: 00:25) - Complicated pleural effusions are sometimes a little harder to distinguish from other diseases than uncomplicated ones. In this lecture, you will learn why and become confident with the findings you see on your ultrasound screen. - CME Quiz: LUMC - Pleural Effusion (CME: 1) ### Pulmonary Pathology In this chapter we have a close look at all the illnesses of the lung we can see with ultrasound: from pneumothorax to pulmonary fibrosis, from pulmonary embolism to pneumonia - there is so much to be seen! - Chapter content: 4 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1.5 - Lecture: [Pneumothorax](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1181) (Duration: 00:20) - In this lecture, we talk about THE indication for point of care lung ultrasound: pneumothorax. You will learn several findings to rule in or rule out the pathology in your patients, how to scan for pneumothorax, and what it looks like in different patients. - Lecture: [Diffuse parenchymal Lung Diseases & Other Diseases of the Lung](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1182) (Duration: 00:26) - DPLDs are a huge group of pathologies, so in this lecture, we will make it as simple as possible for you and for your daily clinical routine. Watch to learn about pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary congestion, and how you can use different artifacts to your advantage. - Lecture: [Consolidations Part 1](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1183) (Duration: 00:25) - You need a chest X-ray to diagnose pneumonia - or do you? Watch this lecture to impress your colleagues with your bedside-ultrasound skills, and learn what atelectasis looks like in lung ultrasound. - Lecture: [Consolidations Part 2](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1184) (Duration: 00:13) - Pulmonary embolism is a dreadful emergency, and making the diagnosis quickly can save your patient's life. Here you will learn not only how to make the diagnosis, but even how you can locate the thrombus within the lung. - CME Quiz: LUMC - Pulmonary Pathology (CME: 1.5) ### The Heart and the Lungs Several findings in lung ultrasound actually come from problems of the heart, like heart failure or diastolic dysfunction. This chapter deals with echocardiography and how to correlate your findings there with the clinical picture and the sonography of the lung. - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1 - Lecture: [COVID-19 and the Heart Part 1](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1185) (Duration: 00:16) - In this lecture, you will learn about cardiac involvement in COVID-19. After explaining the pathophysiology and why the heart is even involved in the disease, we show you how to perform echocardiography in the ICU on a patient lying on his back. - Lecture: [COVID-19 and the Heart Part 2](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1186) (Duration: 00:22) - Based on more cases, we correlate findings in lung ultrasound with those in echocardiography - you will be amazed how often the two organs share a fate. - Lecture: [Heart Failure](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1187) (Duration: 00:35) - The heart and the lungs interfere closely not only in COVID-19 patients, which is why we dedicated an entire lecture to heart failure and this topic overall. You will learn more about B-lines, diastolic and systolic problems, and ARDS. - CME Quiz: LUMC - The Heart and the Lungs (CME: 1) ### Ultrasound-Guided Procedures This chapter is all about needles and tubes: after learning how to diagnose pleural effusions and other diseases, you will now learn how to use ultrasound to identify the best spot for an intervention, and how ultrasound-guided procedures such as thoracentesis are done. - Chapter content: 5 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1.5 - Lecture: [Principles of Thoracic Procedures Part 1](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1188) (Duration: 00:26) - In this first lecture on thoracic interventions, you will not only learn when and when not to perform them, but also how to set the stage: Dr. Georg Funk and Dr. Florian Vafai-Tabrizi will show you how to position yourself, the patient, and the ultrasound machine, and what... - Lecture: [Principles of Thoracic Procedures Part 2](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1189) (Duration: 00:13) - Now it's time to get into practice - here we show you the in-plane and the out-of-plane approach for ultrasound-guided procedures, and how to safely perform a biopsy. - Lecture: [Thoracentesis](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1190) (Duration: 00:10) - Here we will show you how to perform ultrasound-guided and ultrasound-assisted thoracentesis to tap pleural effusions. After learning about the two approaches and transducer types we present some cases to help sharpen your eyes. - Lecture: [Tumor Staging](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1191) (Duration: 00:10) - Tumor staging is done by CT imaging - right? Well, watch this lecture to learn how and why you can use ultrasound for staging as well. - Lecture: [Route to Biopsy](/course/lung-ultrasound-masterclass#sg_course_lecture_1192) (Duration: 00:22) - Now that you know how to image suspected lesions, how to perform an ultrasound-guided biopsy, and what approaches you have, we want to present some possible routes you might take with your needle based on CT images. - CME Quiz: LUMC - US-Guided procedures (CME: 1.5)