EXHIBIT 23.1
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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in
the Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Sonus
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for the registration of 2,489,300 shares of its common
stock and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated January
18, 2001, with respect to the financial statements of Sonus Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K/A) for the year ended December 31,
2000 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Seattle, Washington
February 4, 2002