Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Learn how to perform a focused cranial abdominal ultrasound scan in a dog positioned in right lateral recumbency using Butterfly. Dr. Lee Gregory demonstrates an intercostal approach to evaluate the liver, diaphragm, gallbladder, and surrounding structures during a limited or triage abdominal ultrasound exam.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the limited abdominal ultrasound exam
00:09 Patient positioning: Right lateral recumbency
00:16 When to use a limited abdominal ultrasound
00:32 Liver as the primary scanning landmark
00:41 Intercostal approach to the liver
01:02 Positioning the Butterfly probe
01:08 Centering the liver and identifying the diaphragm
01:25 Recognizing the diaphragm on ultrasound
01:43 Checking for abdominal abnormalities
01:50 Assessing for free abdominal fluid
02:11 Evaluating for pleural effusion
02:18 Assessing the heart and pericardial space
02:31 Evaluating the gallbladder
02:44 Gallbladder assessment in emergency and triage cases
02:48 Assessing gallbladder wall edema
03:01 Summary of the focused abdominal scan
03:05 Closing
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Disclaimer: For prescription use only. Butterfly iQ3™ is a portable ultrasound system designed for external ultrasound imaging. Read the User Manual for warnings, precautions, and contraindications.
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Learn how to perform a focused cranial abdominal ultrasound scan in a dog positioned in right lateral recumbency using Butterfly. Dr. Lee Gregory demonstrates an intercostal approach to evaluate the liver, diaphragm, gallbladder, and surrounding structures during a limited or triage abdominal ultrasound exam.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the limited abdominal ultrasound exam
00:09 Patient positioning: Right lateral recumbency
00:16 When to use a limited abdominal ultrasound
00:32 Liver as the primary scanning landmark
00:41 Intercostal approach to the liver
01:02 Positioning the Butterfly probe
01:08 Centering the liver and identifying the diaphragm
01:25 Recognizing the diaphragm on ultrasound
01:43 Checking for abdominal abnormalities
01:50 Assessing for free abdominal fluid
02:11 Evaluating for pleural effusion
02:18 Assessing the heart and pericardial space
02:31 Evaluating the gallbladder
02:44 Gallbladder assessment in emergency and triage cases
02:48 Assessing gallbladder wall edema
03:01 Summary of the focused abdominal scan
03:05 Closing
Learn more about Butterfly Network: butterflynetwork.com
If you enjoyed this video, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more content on handheld ultrasound, point-of-care ultrasound, medical imaging, healthcare technology, and the latest innovations in diagnostic imaging. We'd love to hear your thoughts, so let us know in the comments how portable ultrasound is changing patient care.
Disclaimer: For prescription use only. Butterfly iQ3™ is a portable ultrasound system designed for external ultrasound imaging. Read the User Manual for warnings, precautions, and contraindications.
#ButterflyNetwork #ButterflyUltrasound #ButterflyiQ3 #VeterinaryUltrasound #CanineUltrasound #DogUltrasound #AbdominalUltrasound #FocalAbdominalUltrasound #VeterinaryImaging #PointOfCareUltrasound #POCUS #VeterinaryPOCUS #CanineAbdominalUltrasound #LiverUltrasound #GallbladderUltrasound #UltrasoundEducation #VeterinaryMedicine #DiagnosticUltrasound
