Butterfly Ultrasound on a Chip

butterfly ultrasound

Butterfly ultrasound is one of the latest innovations in bedside ultrasound. It combines the advantages of both handheld ultrasound devices and traditional stethoscopes. Among its benefits are lung imaging capabilities and a portable design. The software platform allows clinicians to diagnose pediatric pneumonia or other health conditions without the aid of physical exams. It also has the advantage of being easy to clean. Today, infection control is becoming a crucial issue in the medical field.

Developed by a startup company, Butterfly ultrasound on a chip is a low-cost window into the human body. It enables high-quality diagnostic imaging, and the devices are being distributed to low-income countries where ultrasounds are not widely available. The technology is CE certified and FDA-approved. It can help improve the lives of patients around the world.

The Butterfly iQ+ features a revolutionary mobile platform that can connect to an ultrasound machine. It uses the latest Ultrasound-on-Chip semiconductor technology. The system is battery powered and can be operated via a mobile phone. It can examine the fetal, abdominal, and cardiovascular systems. It can also be used for ultrasounds of the reproductive system. The device costs approximately $2,000 and requires a monthly subscription of $35 to $100.

Veterinary students will also be introduced to the Butterfly iQ+ Vet ultrasound. Its self-directed probe allows students to explore anatomy at their own pace and upload the images to the Butterfly Cloud for collaboration among fellow classmates. The unit plugs into the student’s tablet or smartphone, which controls the ultrasound unit and displays the ultrasound images.