10. AI-Assisted Tools
This chapter provides information and instructions for using AI (Artificial Intelligence)-Assisted tools with Butterfly iQ/
iQ+/ iQ3.
NOTES
• Depending on your platform, hardware, country and membership type, certain presets, modes
and features may not be available.
• The Butterfly iQ/ iQ+/ iQ3 and its accessories may be used multiple times on multiple patients.
10.1. Butterfly Auto B-line Counter
NOTES
• Depending on your platform, hardware, country and membership type, certain presets, modes
and features may not be available.
• The Butterfly iQ/ iQ+/ iQ3 and its accessories may be used multiple times on multiple patients.
Overview
The Auto B-line Counter provides users with an automatic count of the number of B-lines present within a rib space
when using the Lung preset. The Auto B-line Counter uses the Instant Percent method
3
for calculating the maximum
number of B-lines present within a single frame of a cine.
Contraindications
Not for use in lung zones that contain a large pleural effusion. Not to be used with pediatric patient populations
(people below 22 years of age).
Compatibility
Auto B-line Counter is supported on all Butterfly iQ/ iQ+ compatible iOS and Android devices on supported OS
versions.
Accessing Auto B-line Counter
The Auto B-line Counter can be accessed in the Lung Preset while scanning in B-Mode.
1. On the Presets menu, select the “Lung” preset.
2. Tap Actions
located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. The Lung actions screen will display.
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Anderson et al, “Inter-rater reliability of quantifying pleural B-lines using multiple counting methods,” J. Ultrasound Med. 2013; 32:115–120
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