Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE: BFLY), a digital health company transforming care with handheld, whole-body, multi-species diagnostic imaging, today announced its position in a recent Journal of Veterinary Medical Education publication, which demonstrates feasibility and benefits of implementing a self-driven point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum in a large animal teaching hospital, utilizing Butterfly iQ Vet.
The study was led by Cristobal Navas de Solis, LV, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor of Cardiology/Ultrasound and Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet), and enrolled 94 student volunteers in a randomized controlled trial during their large animal clinical rotations.
After receiving a brief video introduction on Butterfly device operation and digital materials on common clinical scenarios for POCUS in large animal teaching hospitals and equine health, participants were randomly assigned to access the Butterfly iQ device or not. For those granted access, self-driven use of POCUS was permitted to aid their examinations. There were no preplanned lectures, exercises, or practice requirements – but students could request help from faculty to support self-motivated scanning, as needed.
“By equipping students with POCUS devices, we demonstrated the feasibility of implementing self-driven POCUS training in a large animal teaching hospital, even amid the heavy caseloads and time-constraints faced in such an environment. Moreover, we found that this self-driven program increased POCUS knowledge in students that have lower test scores.” Dr. Cristobal Navas de Solis shared.
Notably, the research found that 94% of participating students perceived POCUS to be useful in their education and 95% would like a POCUS probe during all their clinical rotations. The most valuable program aspects reported were: access to the equipment, the hands-on learning approach, the ability to scan independently, and having clinician help when needed.
Dr. Solis concluded, “As an educator who continually seeks to focus, engage, and motivate students, it’s outstanding to see this attitude toward self-motivated learning.”
“Supporting academic institutions in educating and training the next generation of POCUS-proficient, confident veterinary professionals is core to what we do at Butterfly,” said David Rousseau, DVM, Butterfly Network’s Veterinary Clinical Director. “This research corroborates our belief that by empowering students with Butterfly’s easy-to-operate, pocket-sized POCUS system, we can greatly enhance training efficiencies and knowledge outcomes.”
Veterinarians can learn more information about Butterfly iQ+ Vet at: vet.butterflynetwork.com.
About Butterfly Network
Founded by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg in 2011 and listed on the NYSE through a merger with Longview Acquisition Corp (NYSE: BFLY), Butterfly Network is the creator of the world’s most advanced handheld, single-probe, whole-body veterinary ultrasound system, Butterfly iQ+ Vet.
Butterfly’s mission is to enable universal access to superior medical imaging, and part of that mission is to enable the scanning of every animal at each veterinary visit. Through its proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology, Butterfly is paving the way for earlier detection and remote management of health conditions around the world. The Butterfly iQ+ Vet can be purchased online by veterinary practitioners in approved countries at the store or by contacting sales.
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