EASy POCUS
An integrated POCUS education platform anchored in subcostal cardiac views and focused lung ultrasound -- combining structured protocols, hands-on courses, AI-assisted image review, and evidence-based training for clinicians at all levels.
What is EASy POCUS?
A systematic approach to evaluating hypotensive patients at the bedside
The EASy MAP (Echocardiographic Assessment using Subxiphoid-Only -- Mean Arterial Pressure) exam is a concise point-of-care ultrasound examination designed for immediate determination of cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory status in hypotensive patients.
Unlike comprehensive echocardiographic studies, EASy MAP focuses on:
- Subcostal cardiac views -- Visualize all four chambers
- IVC assessment -- Evaluate preload and volume status
- Lung ultrasound -- Assess for B-lines and effusions
- Pattern recognition -- Identify hemodynamic phenotypes
10 Hemodynamic Phenotypes
Organized into 4 diagnostic clusters
EASy Protocol Suite
Specialized POCUS protocols for different clinical scenarios
EASy MAP
Hemodynamic phenotyping for hypotensive patients using 10 distinct patterns
EASy ALS
POCUS during cardiac arrest for reversible causes
EASy Sepsis
Serial assessment and de-resuscitation in septic shock
EASy PDA
Pre-intubation assessment for physiologically difficult airways
EASy FAST
Hepatorenal & splenorenal assessment for bleeding
AI Phenotype
Machine learning for automated phenotype identification
The 6 EASy Views
A systematic approach using only a phased array probe
Subcostal 4-Chamber
Visualize both ventricles, atria, and valves. Assess global cardiac function.
Subcostal IVC
Evaluate IVC diameter and respiratory variation for preload assessment.
Right Upper Lung
Assess for A-lines, B-lines, and lung sliding at 2nd intercostal space.
Left Upper Lung
Mirror assessment of the left lung for pulmonary pathology.
Right Pleural
Evaluate for pleural effusion, hemothorax, and consolidation.
Left Pleural
Complete assessment of bilateral pleural spaces.
Evidence-Based Protocol
The EASy MAP protocol has been validated in multiple patient populations and clinical settings.
of septic patients had images sufficient to guide management
success rate for novice sonographers after 1-day training
patients studied in clinical validation
“By simplifying the steps needed to obtain images and extract clinically actionable results, the goal is to broaden the range of clinicians who are able to use POCUS at the bedside.”-- Journal of Visualized Experiments, 2025
Upcoming Courses
Hands-on training in EASy POCUS for clinicians at all levels