EchoNous.com Reader Favorites: The Top Ten News & Blog Posts of 2025
As 2025 wraps up, we’re reflecting on a year defined by pivotal advancements and meaningful conversations in the world of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). From equipping clinicians with versatile imaging technology to navigating the evolving landscape of healthcare economics, our community has been eager to learn and adapt. We’ve compiled a countdown of the top 10 stories that captured your attention this year, leading up to our most-read article of 2025.
Beyond the digital page, it’s been a year of connection. We were thrilled to meet so many of you face-to-face at conferences and workshops around the globe. Today, the Kosmos community has grown to span over 80 countries, and our mission to democratize high-performance imaging is reaching more patients than ever before.Here is a look back at the content our community found most valuable this year, in terms of most read news and blog posts published in 2025 on echonous.com.
How Much Does a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Device Cost?
Kicking off our countdown is a practical guide that addresses the bottom line. This breakdown of POCUS pricing demystifies the costs associated with modern ultrasound technology. By categorizing the market into handhelds, advanced portables, and cart-based ultrasound systems, the article helps buyers navigate the trade-offs between image quality, AI features, and price—empowering facilities to make informed investment decisions in a complex market.
Ultrasound Device Options for Vascular Access
With vascular access teams becoming increasingly vital in hospitals, choosing the right tool for the job is essential. This article compares the hardware landscape, arguing for the “advanced portable” category as the sweet spot for needle guidance. It highlights why high-frequency linear probes (like the Kosmos Lexsa) are superior for visualizing superficial vessels compared to standard handhelds, ensuring higher success rates for difficult venous access procedures.
How to Choose a Bladder Scanner: A 4-Point Checklist for Clinical Leaders
Coming in at number eight is a strategic resource for clinical directors and procurement teams. This guide moves beyond simple price comparisons to offer a comprehensive 4-point checklist for selecting bladder scanners. By focusing on clinical accuracy, workflow automation, durability, and support, it serves as a crucial roadmap for healthcare leaders looking to upgrade their equipment and reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
EchoNous Appoints Tony Titus as CEO
September marked a new chapter for EchoNous with the appointment of Tony Titus as Chief Executive Officer. This major announcement introduced Tony’s vision for the company, drawing on his two decades of leadership in the medtech industry. Readers were keen to learn how his expertise will drive the next phase of growth for EchoNous, focusing on scaling AI-driven solutions and expanding global access to ultra-portable, high-performance imaging.
Redefining POCUS Value: Getting Cart-Level Performance Without the Cart-Level Price
This not-uncontroversial piece challenged the status quo of ultrasound economics. It argues that true value lies in the gap between capability and cost. The article details how the Kosmos platform bridges the divide, delivering high-end features like Continuous Wave (CW) Doppler—traditionally found only on $80k+ carts—in a portable device under $21k. It’s a compelling read not only for clinicians but also administrators trying to maximize clinical impact on a budget.
Rolling Stones on Ultrasound
Halfway through our list is a clinical favorite on identifying bladder stones. This educational guide simplifies the diagnosis of vesical calculi, explaining the tell-tale acoustic shadowing and hyperechoic signs to look for. It also dives into the causes, such as incomplete bladder emptying, and demonstrates how POCUS can provide rapid answers at the bedside, saving patients from unnecessary delays and discomfort.
Beyond a “Good Squeeze”: How to Get LVEF on Kosmos Three Ways
Moving beyond subjective assessments (“eyeballing”), this technical guide was a hit with clinicians seeking precision. It outlines three distinct workflows for measuring Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) on the Kosmos device: the gold-standard Auto EF (Biplane Simpson’s), the quick Teicholz method, and the rapid AI-Assisted Single-Plane Simpson’s. It’s an essential tutorial for anyone wanting to elevate their cardiac assessments with quantitative data.
Guidelines and Evidence for Ultrasound-Guided IV Access
As ultrasound-guided peripheral IV (USGPIV) becomes the standard of care, this article provided the evidence base to support it. A review of clinical guidelines and studies, it demonstrates how POCUS improves first-pass success, reduces procedure time, and boosts patient satisfaction. For teams looking to justify a POCUS program for vascular access, this post has been an important resource.
CASA Protocol for Ultrasound Use During CPR
The runner-up for 2025 is a critical educational piece on cardiac arrest management. The CASA (Cardiac Arrest Sonographic Assessment) Protocol article guides clinicians through a structured 3-step process to use ultrasound during CPR without interrupting compressions. By helping teams quickly identify reversible causes like pericardial effusion or right heart strain, this protocol is saving lives in emergency departments and ICUs everywhere.
EchoNous Introduces Kosmos Bladder: Unmatched Accuracy and AI-Driven Precision Redefine Bladder Volume Scanning
Taking the top spot as the most-read article of 2025 is the launch of Kosmos Bladder at the beginning of 2025. This announcement resonated powerfully with our audience, promising a solution to the long-standing problem of inaccurate bladder scanners. The article details how this new AI-driven tool delivers a new level of precision for low volumes, integrating seamlessly into the Kosmos platform. It represents a major leap forward in automated nursing tools, potentially helping teams reduce unnecessary catheterizations and setting a new benchmark for patient safety.
