Gallbladder Ultrasound Probe Positioning | Transducer Placement & Scanning | Abdominal USG

Gallbladder Ultrasound Probe Positioning | Transducer Placement & Scanning | Abdominal USG

With the patient in supine position, place probe in the midclavicular line in longitudinal orientation just below the right costal margin.
Gallbladder position varies in individuals. Scan in the Right Upper Quadrant to locate gallbladder.
Rotate the probe in a way that the indicator faces in a direction between patient’s head and right shoulder to view the gallbladder in longitudinal view (Clockwise/anticlockwise rotation).
Angle the probe forwards and backwards to scan the gallbladder thoroughly.
If there is difficulty in scanning, ask the patient to take a deep breath.
Rotate the probe 90 degrees anticlockwise to scan the gallbladder in transverse view.
Angle the probe forwards and backwards to scan the gallbladder thoroughly.
For an intercostal approach, place the probe between the lower rib spaces in the midclavicular line, with the indicator directed towards the patient’s head.
If there are too many rib shadows, direct the indicator to face the patient’s right shoulder and rotate the probe accordingly (clockwise and anticlockwise rotation).
Roll the patient to left side and place the probe in longitudinal orientation around midclavicular line.
This position brings the gallbladder forward and moves the bowels away from it. Gallbladder is easier to locate if there is difficulty in supine position scanning.