Adding Sounds to Simulated Ultrasound Examinations

A system for performing audio-enhanced, simulated ultrasound examinations, the system comprising:

• an ultrasound simulation device configured to assist in the performance of a simulated ultrasound examination, the ultrasound simulation device including at least one processor and associated memory, the memory storing pre-recorded audio-enhanced ultrasound data for at least one internal organ, the audio-enhanced ultrasound data including a moving ultrasound image of the at least one internal organ along with synced audio data associated with auscultatory sounds generated by the at least one internal organ depicted within the moving ultrasound image;
• a display coupled to the ultrasound simulation device, the display being configured to display the moving ultrasound image as a trainee is performing the simulated ultrasound examination;
• and
• a speaker coupled to the ultrasound simulation device, the speaker being configured to broadcast the synced audio data simultaneously with the display of the moving ultrasound image.