Abdominal Ultrasound ScanCoach™
View-by-View Acquisition Guidance
View-by-view acquisition guidance for abdominal ultrasound, aligned with current AIUM guidelines. Delivers step-by-step transducer placement, image optimization tips, and normal appearance criteria to build scanning confidence and consistency.
Pancreas
Transverse epigastric approach
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Scanning Tip: Use the splenic vein as a reliable posterior landmark — the pancreatic body lies directly anterior to it. If bowel gas is obscuring the pancreas, try applying gentle graded compression to displace the gas, or reposition the patient erect.
Scanning Tip: The pancreatic tail is the most difficult portion to visualize. Use the spleen as an acoustic window via a left lateral intercostal approach to image the tail. Color Doppler can help identify the splenic artery running along the superior border of the pancreas.
Scanning Tip: Limited visualization can often be improved by having the patient sit erect and drink a glass of water. The water fills the stomach and lies on top of the pancreas, allowing for better through transmission of sound and improved visualization.