Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
New to point-of-care ultrasound? This introductory POCUS Power Hour webinar is designed for clinicians who are just getting started with ultrasound at the bedside.
Join Butterfly experts Dr. Peter Weimersheimer and Dr. Davinder Ramsingh as they cover the essential fundamentals of POCUS, including probe handling, image optimization, scanning techniques, anatomy recognition, common pitfalls, and practical tips to help you build confidence. Whether you're a medical student, resident, physician, or advanced practice provider, this session provides the foundation you need to begin your ultrasound journey.
Timestamps:
0:03 Welcome and introduction to POCUS Power Hour
0:55 Why go back to basics: the value of a strong foundation
1:40 Getting hooked: the case that made Peter a believer
3:07 The basics of ultrasound: sound waves and image formation
9:36 Choosing the right probe and preset
10:51 Window shopping: using anatomic landmarks to orient yourself
13:20 The "ultrasound handshake" — anchoring your hand for control
16:51 Getting a good seal: gel, pressure, and contact
17:03 Understanding 2D imaging of 3D structures and the probe indicator dot
20:00 Why staying perpendicular to your target matters
21:04 Live Q&A: Applying the perpendicular principle to subxiphoid views
26:53 Optimizing depth for image quality
29:12 Q&A: Using gel pads vs. standoff pads
33:16 Live scanning demo: right upper quadrant and FAST exam basics
39:04 Adjusting probe angle to find the kidney
40:07 Q&A: Facial aesthetics settings, Doppler, and probe presets
48:51 Gastric ultrasound positioning and patient rolling technique
50:45 Q&A: iQ+ vs. IQ3 Doppler capabilities
54:13 Spine and lumbar puncture scanning tips
58:35 Final thoughts: IVC assessment and vascular access technique
1:00:25 Closing remarks
Learn more about point-of-care ultrasound and Butterfly's handheld imaging technology: butterflynetwork.com
Like, comment, and subscribe for more POCUS Power Hour webinars, and share this episode with residents, students, and anyone picking up the probe for the first time.
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.
#POCUS #IntroToPOCUS #Ultrasound #ButterflyNetwork #BedsideUltrasound #EmergencyUltrasound #CriticalCare #InternalMedicine #MedicalEducation #PointOfCare #POCUSPowerHour #ButterflyIQ #POCUSTraining #DiagnosticImaging #HealthcareTechnology
New to point-of-care ultrasound? This introductory POCUS Power Hour webinar is designed for clinicians who are just getting started with ultrasound at the bedside.
Join Butterfly experts Dr. Peter Weimersheimer and Dr. Davinder Ramsingh as they cover the essential fundamentals of POCUS, including probe handling, image optimization, scanning techniques, anatomy recognition, common pitfalls, and practical tips to help you build confidence. Whether you're a medical student, resident, physician, or advanced practice provider, this session provides the foundation you need to begin your ultrasound journey.
Timestamps:
0:03 Welcome and introduction to POCUS Power Hour
0:55 Why go back to basics: the value of a strong foundation
1:40 Getting hooked: the case that made Peter a believer
3:07 The basics of ultrasound: sound waves and image formation
9:36 Choosing the right probe and preset
10:51 Window shopping: using anatomic landmarks to orient yourself
13:20 The "ultrasound handshake" — anchoring your hand for control
16:51 Getting a good seal: gel, pressure, and contact
17:03 Understanding 2D imaging of 3D structures and the probe indicator dot
20:00 Why staying perpendicular to your target matters
21:04 Live Q&A: Applying the perpendicular principle to subxiphoid views
26:53 Optimizing depth for image quality
29:12 Q&A: Using gel pads vs. standoff pads
33:16 Live scanning demo: right upper quadrant and FAST exam basics
39:04 Adjusting probe angle to find the kidney
40:07 Q&A: Facial aesthetics settings, Doppler, and probe presets
48:51 Gastric ultrasound positioning and patient rolling technique
50:45 Q&A: iQ+ vs. IQ3 Doppler capabilities
54:13 Spine and lumbar puncture scanning tips
58:35 Final thoughts: IVC assessment and vascular access technique
1:00:25 Closing remarks
Learn more about point-of-care ultrasound and Butterfly's handheld imaging technology: butterflynetwork.com
Like, comment, and subscribe for more POCUS Power Hour webinars, and share this episode with residents, students, and anyone picking up the probe for the first time.
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.
#POCUS #IntroToPOCUS #Ultrasound #ButterflyNetwork #BedsideUltrasound #EmergencyUltrasound #CriticalCare #InternalMedicine #MedicalEducation #PointOfCare #POCUSPowerHour #ButterflyIQ #POCUSTraining #DiagnosticImaging #HealthcareTechnology
