Note: Depending on your platform, country, and membership type, certain presets, modes and features may not be available. The Needle: Out-of-Plane preset is only available with the Butterfly iQ3 probe.
The Needle: Out-Of-Plane preset will allow you to visualize the needle sooner when performing out-of-plane needle insertions, also known as short-axis insertions. This is done by moving the active scanning plane from the center of the probe’s head towards the probe’s buttons.
When using this preset, check your understanding of the scan plane orientation by pressing your finger to the probe’s head prior to inserting a needle.
To use the preset, select Needle: Out-Of-Plane from the presets menu. The default scan plane for this preset is fixed towards the button side of the Butterfly iQ3 probe and cannot be moved. The scan plane will return to its central position when another preset is selected.
While in the Needle: Out-Of-Plane preset you can:
- Enable Color Doppler
- Enable Power Doppler
- Enable Midline
- Optimize the gain and depth
- Capture cines and stills
- Perform distance measurements on the display
If you need further direction on the movement of the scan plane, use the expandable reference card in the lower right corner of the scan screen to view a diagram.
Note: The Needle: Out-Of-Plane preset is intended for out-of-plane needle procedures only. It is not intended for in-plane needle insertions and will not improve in-plane needle visibility.