Butterfly iQ: The Portable Ultrasound That Uses Your Cell Phone as a Screen
Put Inglatech Editorial Team
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A cell phone alone cannot perform an ultrasound: it lacks the probe that emits and receives sound waves. What exists is the... Butterfly iQ, This is a portable probe sold to doctors and clinics that connects to a smartphone and uses the smartphone screen to display the image. The app is free, but without the probe it shows nothing.
With state-of-the-art features and an intuitive interface, the Butterfly iQ is revolutionizing the way doctors and patients deal with imaging exams. Below, you will understand how this device works in the hands of healthcare professionals and how it can be used safely.
Advantages of Applications
Ultrasound directly on your cell phone
With the Butterfly iQ probe connected, the smartphone becomes the screen of a clinical ultrasound device, providing real-time images.
Portable and practical technology
The professional connects the transducer via USB-C or Lightning cable and performs the examination in minutes, either in the office or during a home visit.
Compatible with Android and iOS
The app works perfectly on all major operating systems, ensuring accessibility and efficiency.
Sharing with doctors
After taking the exam, you can send the results to your trusted professional via email or medical platform.
Various clinical applications
Obstetrics, vascular, musculoskeletal, cardiology and more — all with a single device connected to the app.
How to Use the Apps
Step 1: Go to the Play Store or App Store and search for “Butterfly iQ”.
Step 2: Install the app on your cell phone and create your medical account (or access it as a patient in view mode).
Step 3: Connect the Butterfly transducer to the smartphone using the original cable.
Step 4: Apply the conductive gel to the desired area and start the examination.
Step 5: View images on the app screen and save important records.
Step 6: Send the results to your doctor or clinic for professional interpretation.
Recommendations and Care
It is essential to highlight that the Butterfly iQ It is a medical tool and its proper use should be supervised by healthcare professionals. The app is intended for doctors and qualified healthcare professionals.
Avoid making diagnoses on your own. Even with high-quality images, correct interpretation should be made by a specialist.
In addition, always check the authenticity of the equipment and whether it is registered with health regulatory agencies. In Brazil, it is recommended that it be approved by Anvisa.
More information can be found at Butterfly Network official website.
Common questions
The app is designed primarily for physicians. The purchase and use of the probe are intended for qualified professionals.
No. The test needs to be performed and interpreted by a qualified professional, and the report comes from them, not from the app.
The Butterfly iQ offers a single universal transducer capable of over 20 exam types, with excellent image quality and portability.
You can purchase directly from the Butterfly Network official website or from authorized medical equipment dealers.
The app is free, but requires the use of a specific Butterfly transducer, which is sold separately and has a cost.
