Ultrasound Scanning Protocols
Basic Abdominal Scanning Protocol
Images to guide one through performing a basic abdominal ultrasound exam of the 'Big 5' organs (liver, spleen, kidneys and urinary bladder). This protocol is recommended for beginning scanners.
- Download the Protocol for a Basic Abdominal Ultrasound Exam (PDF)
- Download the Basic Abdominal Scanning Protocol Interactive Presentation
(PowerPoint, 13.1MB)
Complete Abdominal Scanning Protocol
Images to guide one through performing a complete abdominal ultrasound exam. Note: See the telemedicine abdominal scanning protocol (PDF) for suggestions of which of these images to transmit for a telemedicine consult.
- Download the Protocol for a Complete Abdominal Ultrasound Exam (PDF)
- Download the Complete Abdominal Scanning Protocol Interactive Presentation (PowerPoint, 8.3MB)
Telemedicine Abdominal Scanning Protocol
Suggested images to collect and transmit for a telemedicine abdominal ultrasound exam.