In this episode of POCUS Pulse, Dr Alastair Maclean sits down with the legendary Dr Elissa Kennedy-Smith FACEM DDU – an emergency physician, ultrasound educator, and POCUS Jedi – to explore the art and evolution of early pregnancy scanning.

From how Elissa first learned to scan, to the biggest lessons she’s picked up along the way, this conversation is packed with practical insights for every clinician – whether you’re just starting out or refining your practice years in.

We discuss:

• Why early pregnancy ultrasound is a skill you’ll use every shift
• How to build confidence (even if you’re not scanning solo yet)
• What learners should really focus on early
• Where training is heading in Australasia and beyond

Even if you’re not performing these scans yourself, Elissa shares tips that every emergency clinician can apply.

This might just be the best POCUS education you can get – without even looking at a screen.