Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Are you new to Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)? In this comprehensive Butterfly Vet webinar, Dr. Marc Seitz introduces veterinarians to the fundamentals of veterinary point-of-care ultrasound, covering practical scanning techniques that can immediately improve patient care.
This beginner-friendly webinar explains how to perform abdominal POCUS examinations, detect free abdominal fluid, evaluate the urinary bladder, identify gallbladder abnormalities, and understand when POCUS should be incorporated into everyday clinical practice. Whether you're a general practitioner, emergency veterinarian, or veterinary student, this session provides practical, real-world ultrasound skills you can start using right away.
Timestamps:
0:08 – Welcome & introduction (Dr. David Russo, Butterfly)
1:19 – Dr. Marc Seitz's background & teaching philosophy
4:02 – What is POCUS? Defining point-of-care vs. full diagnostic ultrasound
5:43 – Goals: finding fluid in the "3 P's" (peritoneal, pleural, pericardial)
7:42 – When to perform POCUS on GP and ER patients
9:39 – Equipment: you don't need to break the bank
11:02 – Accessibility: where your ultrasound should live in the hospital
12:07 – Patient prep: recumbency, alcohol vs. gel, minimal clipping
14:12 – Standing POCUS technique & validation study
15:52 – Transducer pressure: how it can hide fluid
17:24 – Scanning technique: single-plane, probe orientation basics
20:04 – Interpreting images: anechoic, gas vs. bone artifacts
22:04 – The four scan locations overview (subxiphoid, flank, bladder, umbilicus)
22:35 – Subxiphoid location: technique & findings
26:34 – Flank (splenorenal) location: technique & findings
30:30 – Bladder location: technique & findings
31:47 – Umbilicus location: technique & findings
33:52 – The Abdominal Fluid Score (AFS) explained
39:15 – Back to subxiphoid: evaluating the gallbladder
40:40 – Gallbladder "halo sign" and its differentials
44:00 – Dexmedetomidine's effect on gallbladder wall thickening
46:34 – Urinary bladder POCUS: technique for lower urinary cases
50:16 – Interpreting bladder findings: sediment, clots, stones, masses
54:36 – Building a POCUS program: training, charging, ROI
56:34 – Live Q&A with Dr. Seitz
Point-of-Care Ultrasound is becoming an essential diagnostic tool in modern veterinary medicine. This webinar demonstrates how portable ultrasound can improve decision-making, accelerate diagnosis, and enhance patient outcomes in both general practice and emergency settings.
👍 If you found this webinar helpful, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more veterinary ultrasound education from Butterfly Network.
Disclaimer: For trained veterinary professionals only.
#PointOfCareUltrasound #POCUS #VeterinaryUltrasound #ButterflyNetwork #ButterflyVet #UltrasoundTraining #VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryEducation #EmergencyVeterinaryMedicine #DiagnosticUltrasound #Veterinarian #VetStudent #MedicalEducation #UltrasoundImaging #ButterflyIQ
Are you new to Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)? In this comprehensive Butterfly Vet webinar, Dr. Marc Seitz introduces veterinarians to the fundamentals of veterinary point-of-care ultrasound, covering practical scanning techniques that can immediately improve patient care.
This beginner-friendly webinar explains how to perform abdominal POCUS examinations, detect free abdominal fluid, evaluate the urinary bladder, identify gallbladder abnormalities, and understand when POCUS should be incorporated into everyday clinical practice. Whether you're a general practitioner, emergency veterinarian, or veterinary student, this session provides practical, real-world ultrasound skills you can start using right away.
Timestamps:
0:08 – Welcome & introduction (Dr. David Russo, Butterfly)
1:19 – Dr. Marc Seitz's background & teaching philosophy
4:02 – What is POCUS? Defining point-of-care vs. full diagnostic ultrasound
5:43 – Goals: finding fluid in the "3 P's" (peritoneal, pleural, pericardial)
7:42 – When to perform POCUS on GP and ER patients
9:39 – Equipment: you don't need to break the bank
11:02 – Accessibility: where your ultrasound should live in the hospital
12:07 – Patient prep: recumbency, alcohol vs. gel, minimal clipping
14:12 – Standing POCUS technique & validation study
15:52 – Transducer pressure: how it can hide fluid
17:24 – Scanning technique: single-plane, probe orientation basics
20:04 – Interpreting images: anechoic, gas vs. bone artifacts
22:04 – The four scan locations overview (subxiphoid, flank, bladder, umbilicus)
22:35 – Subxiphoid location: technique & findings
26:34 – Flank (splenorenal) location: technique & findings
30:30 – Bladder location: technique & findings
31:47 – Umbilicus location: technique & findings
33:52 – The Abdominal Fluid Score (AFS) explained
39:15 – Back to subxiphoid: evaluating the gallbladder
40:40 – Gallbladder "halo sign" and its differentials
44:00 – Dexmedetomidine's effect on gallbladder wall thickening
46:34 – Urinary bladder POCUS: technique for lower urinary cases
50:16 – Interpreting bladder findings: sediment, clots, stones, masses
54:36 – Building a POCUS program: training, charging, ROI
56:34 – Live Q&A with Dr. Seitz
Point-of-Care Ultrasound is becoming an essential diagnostic tool in modern veterinary medicine. This webinar demonstrates how portable ultrasound can improve decision-making, accelerate diagnosis, and enhance patient outcomes in both general practice and emergency settings.
👍 If you found this webinar helpful, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more veterinary ultrasound education from Butterfly Network.
Disclaimer: For trained veterinary professionals only.
#PointOfCareUltrasound #POCUS #VeterinaryUltrasound #ButterflyNetwork #ButterflyVet #UltrasoundTraining #VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryEducation #EmergencyVeterinaryMedicine #DiagnosticUltrasound #Veterinarian #VetStudent #MedicalEducation #UltrasoundImaging #ButterflyIQ
