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.
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

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 D3UltraUnedited 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.
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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
Choose 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
Set 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
Keep 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
Confirm 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
Regional anesthesia is your dayD3UltraThe twelve-block machine above: linear plus convex covers all twelve atlas targets, from interscalene to deep sciatic.
$3,200 D3Ultra · dual headBuy nowView D3Ultra →
Superficial & pediatric blocksL20Pro16/20 MHz resolves fine superficial nerves and small anatomy where detail decides the block.
$4,000 L20Pro · 256 elementsBuy nowView L20Pro →
Starting out, budget firstL10HThe 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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| Modelo | Precio | Frecuencia | Profundidad | Lo mejor para |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D3Ultra | $3,200 | 7.5/10 + 3.2/5 MHz | 20–100 mm linear | The twelve-block atlas machine: superficial to deep sciatic |
D3Pro | $2,900 | 7.5/10 + 3.2/5 MHz | 20–80 mm linear | Three formats with the 3-hour battery for long block days |
L20Pro | $4,000 | 16/20 MHz | 20/30/40 mm | Finest superficial and pediatric block detail |
L14Pro | $3,700 | 14/10 MHz | 20/40/60/80 mm | Blocks plus MSK and vascular work in one probe |
L10T | $2,600 | 7,5/10 MHz | 20/40/60/100 mm | Bi-plane view: needle and target on one screen |
L10H | $2,500 | 7,5/10 MHz | 20/40/60/100 mm | Entry-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 | Clarius L15 HD3 | Mariposa iQ3 | GE Vscan Aire CL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block imaging | Dual head: linear + convex on the D3Ultra | 5–15 MHz linear | 1–12 MHz single chip | 3–12 MHz linear side |
| Device price | $2,500–$4,000, published | $3,795 published | $3,899 published | $4,999 published |
| Suscripción | None: software included | $695/year membership, $1,785 for three years, or $2,500 one-time | Requerido: $299–$420/year | Digital Tools features need a subscription |
| Landed cost | Duties + shipping included, 1–7 days | US list price; duties and shipping extra outside the US | US list price; duties and shipping extra outside the US | US list price; duties and shipping extra outside the US |
| Regulatory registrations | FDA 510(k) · ISO 13485 · EU MDR (CE) · TGA · ANVISA · Health Canada | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) |
- 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.
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.
Three models, one decision
One conversation gets a direct recommendation: the right Suresult probe, or a straight “neither.”
Los mejores ultrasonidos portátiles para anestesia
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
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
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
CD2
CD2 Ultrasonidos lineales en fase de doble cabezal 192 elementos con Doppler color
Frecuencia: Sonda en fase 2,2/3,6MHz, Sonda lineal 7,5/10MHz
Profundidad de exploración: Sonda en fase: 90-190mm, Sonda lineal: 20-100mm
Anestesiología
D3L
D3L Sonda de Diagnóstico por Ultrasonidos 128 Elementos, Convexa Lineal Fasada 3 Modos
Frecuencia: Sonda convexa / en fase 3,2/5,0MHz Sonda lineal 7,5/10MHz
Profundidad de exploración: Palpador convexo/faseado: 90-305mm, Sonda lineal: 20-80mm
Anestesiología
D3
D3 Ultrasonido portátil de doble sonda lineal convexa en fase 3 en 1
Frecuencia: Lineal: 7,5/10 MHz, Convexa y en fase 3,2/5 MHz
Profundidad de exploración: Lineal: 20-100mm, Convexa y en fase: 90-305mm
Anestesiología
D2LM
Ecógrafo portátil D2LM - Microconvexo y lineal de doble sonda
Frecuencia: Sonda microconvexa 5/7MHz, Sonda lineal 10/12MHz
Profundidad de exploración: Microconvexo 60-160mm, Lineal 20-80mm
Anestesiología
L10SH
L10SH Ecógrafo inalámbrico lineal de 64 canales de alta definición
Frecuencia: 7,5/10MHz
Profundidad de exploración: 20/40/60/100mm
Anestesiología
L14
L14 Ultrasonidos lineales inalámbricos - Imágenes de alta frecuencia
Frecuencia: 14/10 MHz
Profundidad de exploración: 20-80 mm
Anestesiología
Guía L10H
L10H Herramienta de diagnóstico por ultrasonidos inalámbricos lineales de alta definición de 7,5/10 MHz y 192 elementos
Frecuencia: 7,5/10MHz
Profundidad de exploración: 20/40/60/100mm
Anestesiología
L10W
Ultrasonidos lineales inalámbricos L10W L80 Huella 256 elementos
Frecuencia: 7,5/10MHz
Profundidad de exploración: 20-60mm
Anestesiología
D2LR Ultrasonidos inalámbricos transrectales y lineales de doble cabezal
Frecuencia:
Profundidad de exploración:
L7.5
L7.5 Ultrasonidos lineales inalámbricos en blanco y negro Elección rentable
Frecuencia: 7,5/10MHz
Profundidad de exploración: 40-100mm
Anestesiología
Ecografía transvaginal lineal D2LT - Precision Imaging
Frecuencia:
Profundidad de exploración:
L10
L10 Ecógrafo lineal de 7,5/10MHz y 192 elementos con Doppler color
Frecuencia: 7,5/10MHz
Profundidad de exploración: 20-55mm
Ultrasonidos lineales inalámbricos L10T con imágenes biplanares para una guía precisa de la punción
Frecuencia:
Profundidad de exploración:
Qué tener en cuenta antes de comprar un ecógrafo portátil para la consulta de anestesia
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.
Keep learning
Reading that answers the next questions
The POCUS primer: where handhelds fit, and how clinics adopt them.
Read the guide → Which handheld ultrasound is the most accurate?The measurement study to read before choosing a probe.
Read the study → Ultrasound for pain managementThe injection-guidance side of the same skill set.
See the specialty →Software libre,
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Modo B
- Longitud, área/circunferencia, ángulo, trazo, distancia
- Depth and angle readouts for needle and injection guidance
- Obstetric biometrics (gestational age, EFW) when your caseload needs them
Modo B+M
- Frecuencia cardiaca, tiempo, distancia
- Diámetro interno del ventrículo izquierdo (DIVId, DIVIs)
- Fracción de eyección (FE), Volumen sistólico (VS)
Modo B+PW
- Velocidad, frecuencia cardíaca, relación S/D, profundidad
- Medición automática del caudal de los recipientes
- Velocidad sistólica máxima (PS), velocidad diastólica final (ED)
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PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES
No. Suresult’s preloaded presets for nerve imaging, vascular access and lung scans cover anesthesia applications out of the box. You can learn more in the guía rápida del usuario.
Sí. La sonda impermeable y sin costuras es compatible con las fundas estériles para sondas y puede limpiarse con desinfectantes de uso hospitalario entre caso y caso.
Yes. The Suresult app saves, annotates and exports DICOM images directly to PACS, with all images stored locally on your connected phone or tablet.
Suresult sólo ofrece almacenamiento local, con todas las imágenes guardadas en su teléfono o tableta conectados. Puede compartirlas por correo electrónico, iMessage, WhatsApp o cualquier otra app.
Yes. The Suresult app is compatible with most current iOS, Android, and Windows devices (check the guía de productos para conocer los requisitos específicos del sistema operativo).






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