Veterinary Ultrasound Resource Bundle

1. 10 Tips for Better Veterinary Ultrasound Images

Not only are these 10 tips really easy to follow but they will revolutionise your image quality. There is also an explanation as to why each one is important!

2. Abdominal Ultrasound Findings Summary

A single-page table that will quickly jog your memory on what to look for in each organ system. Hot tip: people print and laminate this one to have it next to them while they ultrasound. They then use a whiteboard marker to make notes as they go – brilliant!

3. Abdominal Ultrasound Quick Measurement Reference Guide

For those who don’t want to waste time searching through a textbook or trolling the internet. Includes measurements for BOTH dogs and cats. This product is also available for free when you sign up to our mailing list.

4. Abdominal Ultrasound Scanning Protocol

A detailed explanation of how I sequence every single abdominal ultrasound I perform, including what I look for at each location.

5. Client Handout for Ultrasound Procedures
Sick of clients forgetting to fast their dog? Or freaking out on you because they forgot you said that you were going to shave the entire abdomen? This document simplifies your job and reduces your time explaining things, whilst also helping to improve client communication and relationships.

6. Ultrasound-Guided Cystocentesis Guide

A very detailed guide, explaining how to perform an ultrasound-guided cystocentesis with accuracy. Complete with tons of pictures and plenty of my own tips and tricks. This mini guide is also included in our Abdominal Ultrasound Guide 1.

7. Veterinary Abdominal Ultrasound Procedure Guide

A useful resource detailing procedural steps for the entire clinic. Complete with pre-ultrasound requirements, room set-up, patient preparation, tasks to be aware of during the ultrasound and post-ultrasound procedures.

8. Veterinary Ultrasound Glossary

We have to remember SO many words in our profession. Who doesn’t love a cheat sheet!

9. Veterinary Ultrasound Training Checklist

For those of us that work better when following a checklist. Do you have a systematic scanning protocol? Did you assess every organ system? Need a reminder to label your images? How often are you doing self-evaluation?

10. eVET's Viral "11 Organs to Find on Every Scan"

If you follow us on Instagram, you will have seen this awesome diagram. A simple image that helps your brain picture organ placement now in big, PDF format! Print then tape it to your ultrasound room wall!

11. Veterinary Ultrasound Troubleshooting Guide

Not sure what to do when your image looks really grainy or when you can’t get good images in deep-chested dogs? This resource covers common problems encountered when scanning and strategies to deploy to work around them.

12. Common Ultrasound Artifacts Table

My personal favourite resource. A table of 7 common ultrasound artifacts, detailing the name of the artifact, what it looks like, where you may commonly find it, what causes the artifact and tips/workarounds for reassessing the area. And the best bit? There is an example image for each artifact.