Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is an increasingly valuable adjunct to the clinical assessment of pediatric patients with suspected right ventricular strain, allowing clinicians to evaluate right ventricular size, morphology, and function at the bedside.

The KidSONO right ventricular strain module allows learners to develop a focused, preliminary approach to identifying sonographic features of right ventricular strain using PoCUS, while emphasizing its role as a complementary tool rather than a replacement for formal echocardiography. Upon completion of this course, participants should feel confident performing a structured PoCUS assessment for right ventricular strain using the five standard cardiac views, recognizing when findings warrant timely cardiology consultation and formal echocardiographic evaluation.

After completing this module, participants will be able to:

• Describe the indications and limitations of PoCUS for detecting right ventricular strain in pediatric patients.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform a focused PoCUS cardiac examination to assess for right ventricular strain.
• Distinguish sonographic features of right ventricular strain from normal pediatric anatomy and physiology.
• Apply right ventricular strain assessment using PoCUS to common pediatric clinical scenarios

• Text-based review
• Instructional video
• Benchmark assessment: Theoretical knowledge
• Log supervised scans (25)
• Benchmark assessment: Image generation
• Benchmark assessment: Image interpretation and clinical application assessment
• Course evaluation
• Certificate of completion