Nerve block ultrasound, proven twelve blocks deep

Interscalene to IPACK: twelve real blocks imaged on one dual-head handheld, with the needle-guide readout on screen. Published pricing, software included, no subscription. Every Suresult model compared so the choice takes minutes.

The twelve-block atlas is unedited clinical footage from this hardware family; the color-flow illustration is a Suresult reference-library capture ·Trusted by 8,717 clinicians →

Respuesta rápida

A nerve block ultrasound machine is the imaging system that shows the target nerve and guides the needle to it in real time. It also confirms that local anesthetic has spread around the nerve. Dual-head wireless handhelds such as the Suresult D3Ultra now cover superficial plexus blocks and deep windows like the anterior sciatic, work that once needed a cart.

  • Two heads: linear for superficial plexus, convex for deep sciatic windows
  • On-screen needle guides: in-plane and out-of-plane, with position and angle readouts
  • Image quality you can teach from: every block saved as cine loops and DICOM
Suresult D3Ultra dual-head handheld ultrasound probe
D3Ultra · the twelve-block machine

The block atlas

Twelve nerve blocks, imaged on one handheld

“It is an excellent handheld ultrasound for performing regional anesthesia… I provide regional anesthesia for outpatient surgery, major surgery in hospital, in intensive care unit and in prehospital emergency medicine.”

— David Heimpel, who imaged all twelve blocks below on his D3Ultra

Unedited clinical captures · needle-guide readout on every frame · select any image to enlarge

Captured by a German anesthesiologist on his own device. The on-screen labels are German: Winkel = needle angle, Position = needle entry point relative to the probe, in mm.

Shoulder & arm1 block

Interscalene brachial plexus block ultrasound view on Suresult D3Ultra

Bloqueo del plexo braquial interscalénico

The roots between the scalenes: shoulder and upper-arm surgery. Superficial at 1–3 cm, a high-frequency linear view.

Chest & trunk4 blocks

PECS block ultrasound view on Suresult D3Ultra

Bloque PECS

Pectoral nerves for breast and anterior chest wall surgery. Fascial planes across pec major, minor and serratus, on the linear head.

TAP block ultrasound view on Suresult D3Ultra

Bloque TAP

Abdominal wall analgesia. The plane between internal oblique and transversus abdominis, on the linear head at the lateral abdomen.

Paravertebral block ultrasound view on Suresult D3Ultra

Bloqueo paravertebral

Segmental thoracic analgesia beside the spine. The space lies deep to the transverse process and lateral to the vertebral body, within linear reach in most adults.

Erector spinae plane block ultrasound view on Suresult D3Ultra

Bloqueo del plano de los erectores espinales

The ESP fascial plane: one level, wide thoracic spread. Deep to erector spinae at the transverse process. Linear or convex by habitus.

Hip & pelvis3 blocks

PENG block ultrasound view on Suresult D3Ultra

Bloque PENG

Pericapsular nerve group for hip fracture and hip surgery. Between the AIIS and the iliopubic eminence, a deeper window that favors the convex head on larger patients.

Suprainguinal fascia iliaca block ultrasound view on Suresult D3Ultra

Bloqueo suprainguinal de la fascia ilíaca

The high fascia iliaca approach for hip fracture and hip surgery. Above the inguinal ligament, beneath the fascia iliaca in the iliac fossa; linear on most builds.

Proximal sciatic block (anterior) ultrasound view on Suresult D3Ultra

Bloqueo ciático proximal (anterior)

The deep anterior window to the proximal sciatic nerve. The deepest window on this page at 6–10 cm, the convex head’s territory.

Knee & leg4 blocks

Femoral nerve block ultrasound view on Suresult D3Ultra

Bloqueo del nervio femoral

Knee and thigh surgery; the nerve sits lateral to the femoral artery just below the inguinal ligament. Shallow, on the linear head.

Adductor canal / saphenous block ultrasound view on Suresult D3Ultra

Canal aductor / bloqueo safeno

The saphenous nerve in the adductor canal: motor-sparing analgesia for knee surgery. Mid-thigh under sartorius, beside the femoral vessels, on the linear head.

Distal sciatic block ultrasound view on Suresult D3Ultra

Bloqueo ciático distal

The sciatic nerve just before it splits into tibial and common peroneal, above the popliteal crease. Linear head at moderate depth.

IPACK block ultrasound view on Suresult D3Ultra

Bloque IPACK

Posterior knee analgesia after knee replacement. Local anesthetic is placed between the popliteal artery and the posterior capsule, at the level of the femoral condyles.

Brachial plexus ultrasound long axis on Suresult D3Ultra Ultrasound key frame

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Real clinical footage: the plexus views and needle passes of a full day of regional anesthesia.

Technique basics

How ultrasound-guided nerve blocks come together on a handheld

  1. Interscalene on the linear head beside a deep sciatic window on the convex head, one D3UltraChoose the head for the depth.

    Superficial plexus blocks live on the linear head; the deep sciatic windows belong to the convex head.

    Linear and convex, one D3Ultra
  2. Preset list on the handheld ultrasound app including Nerve and MSKSet depth and preset first.

    Start from the Nerve preset and set depth just past the target plane before the needle enters.

    Preset list, on the app
  3. In-plane and out-of-plane needle guides with position readouts on screenKeep the needle in plane.

    Advance along the probe’s long axis, keeping the tip in view; the on-screen guide and angle readout show the planned path.

    Needle guide readout
  4. Color Doppler confirming a vessel before the needle pass, a Suresult reference-library captureConfirm the spread.

    Color Doppler before the pass shows any vessel in the needle path; local anesthetic should be seen spreading around the nerve.

    Color flow, Suresult reference library

What the research says

The evidence for ultrasound-guided nerve blocks

  • Higher success, faster onset.

    A 2009 British Journal of Anaesthesia meta-analysis found that ultrasound guidance cut block failure by more than half versus nerve stimulation (risk ratio 0.41). Onset was 29% faster and blocks lasted 25% longer.

    Abrahams et al., Br J Anaesth 2009
  • Fewer vascular punctures.

    A 2015 Cochrane review of limb blocks found fewer accidental vascular punctures and less paresthesia with ultrasound guidance.

    Lewis et al., Cochrane 2015
  • Lower toxicity risk.

    A 2013 registry study of 25,336 nerve blocks in Australia and New Zealand linked ultrasound guidance to a lower rate of local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST).

    Barrington & Kluger, RAPM 2013

Pick your model

The best ultrasound machine for anesthesiologists depends on the blocks you do most

MOST CHOSENSuresult D3UltraRegional anesthesia is your dayD3Ultra

The twelve-block machine above: linear plus convex covers all twelve atlas targets, from interscalene to deep sciatic.

$3,200 D3Ultra · dual headBuy nowView D3Ultra →
Suresult L20ProSuperficial & pediatric blocksL20Pro

16/20 MHz resolves fine superficial nerves and small anatomy where detail decides the block.

$4,000 L20Pro · 256 elementsBuy nowView L20Pro →
Suresult L10HStarting out, budget firstL10H

The 7.5/10 MHz linear model covers most plexus and fascial-plane work at entry pricing.

$2,500 L10H · entry linearBuy nowView L10H →

Comparativa de escáneres

Six Suresult nerve block ultrasound machines, compared

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ModeloPrecioFrecuenciaProfundidadLo mejor para
Suresult D3UltraD3Ultra$3,2007.5/10 + 3.2/5 MHz20–100 mm linearThe twelve-block atlas machine: superficial to deep sciatic
Suresult D3ProD3Pro$2,9007.5/10 + 3.2/5 MHz20–80 mm linearThree formats with the 3-hour battery for long block days
Suresult L20ProL20Pro$4,00016/20 MHz20/30/40 mmFinest superficial and pediatric block detail
Suresult L14ProL14Pro$3,70014/10 MHz20/40/60/80 mmBlocks plus MSK and vascular work in one probe
Suresult L10TL10T$2,6007,5/10 MHz20/40/60/100 mmBi-plane view: needle and target on one screen
Suresult L10HL10H$2,5007,5/10 MHz20/40/60/100 mmEntry-price linear for plexus and fascial planes

Against the known brands

Suresult vs Clarius, Butterfly and GE Vscan for nerve blocks

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Suresult D3Ultra dual-head handheld ultrasoundSuresultClarius L15 HD3 wireless linear scannerClarius L15 HD3Butterfly iQ3 handheld ultrasound probeMariposa iQ3GE Vscan Air CL curved and linear probeGE Vscan Aire CL
Block imagingDual head: linear + convex on the D3Ultra5–15 MHz linear1–12 MHz single chip3–12 MHz linear side
Device price$2,500–$4,000, published$3,795 published$3,899 published$4,999 published
SuscripciónNone: software included$695/year membership, $1,785 for three years, or $2,500 one-timeRequerido: $299–$420/yearDigital Tools features need a subscription
Landed costDuties + shipping included, 1–7 daysUS list price; duties and shipping extra outside the USUS list price; duties and shipping extra outside the USUS list price; duties and shipping extra outside the US
Regulatory registrationsFDA 510(k) · ISO 13485 · EU MDR (CE) · TGA · ANVISA · Health CanadaFDA 510(k)FDA 510(k)FDA 510(k)
Where Suresult wins
  • Twelve blocks, documented.Every capture in the atlas above is an unedited buyer scan, grouped by body region, needle-guide readouts on screen.
  • No subscription, no software fees.Color Doppler, needle guides, measurements and DICOM export ship included on every scanner.
  • The checkout price is the landed price.Duties and shipping included, delivered in 1–7 days.
  • Registered where you practice.FDA 510(k) · ISO 13485 · EU MDR (CE) · TGA · ANVISA · Health Canada.
The five-year math

Clarius’s $695/year membership is $3,475 by year five, before the scanner itself is paid for. Butterfly’s required plan adds $1,495–$2,100.

D3Ultra, paid once$3,200Clarius L15 HD3: scanner + membership$695$695$695$695$695= $3,475 in fees alone by year five

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Los mejores ultrasonidos portátiles para anestesia

Built-in needle guidance cuts complication risks in peripheral nerve blocks and increases first-pass success rates in central vein punctures.
d3ultra convexo lineal multifase ultrasonido de mano
D3Ultra

D3Ultra Ultrasonidos portátiles multifunción de fase lineal convexa

Frecuencia: Sonda convexa / en fase 3,2/5,0MHz Sonda lineal 7,5/10MHz

Profundidad de exploración: Lineal: 20-100mm, Convexa y en fase: 90-300 mm

Anestesiología

Con su sistema phased array (90-300 mm) para la visualización de los nervios más profundos y su sonda lineal (hasta 100 mm) para los bloqueos superficiales, la D3Ultra es una elección sólida para la anestesia regional. Las herramientas de mejora de la aguja y de asistencia a la punción facilitan el clavado de los accesos vasculares o los procedimientos de bloqueo nervioso. Además, las opciones de modo B y Doppler en tiempo real ayudan a confirmar la colocación y a monitorizar el postoperatorio.
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Sonda de ecografía lineal portátil Suresult L14Pro de 10/14 MHz con pantalla de tableta para Doppler vascular
L14Pro

Sonda de ultrasonidos lineal L14Pro de 10/14 MHz y 256 elementos para el sistema musculoesquelético

Frecuencia: 14/10 MHz

Profundidad de exploración: 20/40/60/80 mm

Anestesiología

Para bloqueos nerviosos o acceso vascular, la profundidad de 20-80 mm del L14Pro y su sistema de asistencia a la punción resultan perfectos —piense en nervios periféricos o venas más profundas—. El Doppler confirma el flujo, y su batería inalámbrica de 4 horas de autonomía lo mantiene listo para el quirófano: precisión y autonomía, todo en uno.
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d3pro 192 elementos lineal convexo en fase 3 en 1 doppler color ecografos inalambricos
D3Pro

Ecógrafo inalámbrico 3 en 1 de doble cabezal D3Pro

Frecuencia: Sonda convexa/faseada 3,2/5,0MHz, Sonda lineal 7,5/10MHz

Profundidad de exploración: Palpador convexo/faseado: 90-305mm, Sonda lineal: 20-80mm

Anestesiología

La sonda lineal (7,5/10 MHz, hasta 80 mm) funciona bien para los bloqueos nerviosos -por ejemplo, del plexo braquial o del nervio femoral- con imágenes claras para la colocación de la aguja, y el Doppler ayuda a confirmar el flujo vascular si se está realizando un acceso vascular. Las opciones convexas/en fase (90-305 mm) están ahí para comprobaciones más profundas como la obtención de imágenes de la columna vertebral cuando sea necesario. Con un peso de 257 g y una autonomía de 3 horas, es fácil de llevar al quirófano sin complicaciones.
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Before you buy

What to check before buying a nerve block ultrasound machine

¿Cuáles son los mejores ecógrafos para los anestesistas?

Para la anestesia regional de uso diario, el Suresult D3Ultra es la opción más adecuada. Su cabezal dual, de tipo lineal y convexo, permitió visualizar los doce bloqueos incluidos en el atlas de Suresult, desde el bloqueo interescaleno hasta el ciático profundo. Para bloqueos exclusivamente superficiales o pediátricos, el L20Pro de 16/20 MHz ofrece una mayor resolución de los detalles, mientras que el L10H cubre los procedimientos estándar de plexos a un precio de entrada.

¿Es necesario utilizar una cabeza convexa para los bloqueos nerviosos?

Para las ventanas profundas se necesita una cabeza convexa: la rama ciática proximal anterior se encuentra fuera del alcance lineal en la mayoría de los adultos. Por ello, es importante disponer de un equipo de doble cabeza para realizar una práctica completa del bloqueo.

¿Cuánto cuesta un ecógrafo para bloqueos nerviosos?

A Suresult handheld nerve block ultrasound costs between $2,500 and $4,000, with software included and duties in the checkout price. Competing handhelds list at $3,795–$4,999 before subscription fees.

¿Cuál es el coste real a cinco años?

Add the device price to five years of any membership fee, then add import duties if the list price is US-only. Clarius’s $695/year membership is $3,475 by year five; Butterfly’s required plan adds $1,495–$2,100.

¿Puedo ver la aguja durante el bloqueo?

Yes, with the needle kept in the probe’s plane. In-plane and out-of-plane guides draw the planned path over the live image, with entry-position and angle readouts. Every capture in the twelve-block atlas carries that overlay and its readout.

¿Es la calidad de la imagen lo suficientemente buena como para impartir clases?

El atlas de doce bloques no ha sido editado. Los planos fasciales, los fascículos de los plexos y el nervio ciático profundo se aprecian con la claridad suficiente para las sesiones de análisis con los alumnos, y todas las imágenes se pueden exportar en formato DICOM o MP4 para el cuaderno de prácticas.

Does it work for fascial plane blocks like ESP and TAP?

ESP and TAP blocks are both in the Suresult atlas. Fascial planes read best with steady 7.5/10 MHz imaging and a wide view of the muscle layers, which is the linear head’s territory. Larger patients may need the convex head for ESP.

What about blocks in the ICU or prehospital settings?

David Heimpel, who imaged this atlas, uses the same D3Ultra across outpatient surgery, major hospital surgery, intensive care and prehospital emergency medicine. The probe broadcasts its own Wi-Fi, so no clinic network is needed.

What frequency probe do nerve blocks need?

Most peripheral nerve blocks use a high-frequency linear probe: 7.5–10 MHz reaches plexus, fascial-plane and femoral targets at 2–4 cm. Blocks deeper than about 6 cm (the anterior proximal sciatic among them) need a 3.2–5 MHz convex head. That depth logic is why Suresult pairs both heads in the D3Ultra.

Is a handheld good enough for nerve blocks, or do I need a cart system?

For peripheral nerve and fascial plane blocks, a handheld images the same targets a cart does; the twelve-block Suresult atlas shows the D3Ultra doing it. A cart still earns its place for shared OR use, deep windows in large patients and advanced imaging modes. For anesthesiologists and CRNAs building a personal regional anesthesia setup, a dual-head handheld like the D3Ultra covers the daily case load.

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