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.

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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

Interscalene brachial plexus block

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

PECS block

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

TAP block

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

Paravertebral block

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

Erector spinae plane block

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

PENG block

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

Suprainguinal fascia iliaca block

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

Proximal sciatic block (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

Femoral nerve block

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

Adductor canal / saphenous block

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

Distal sciatic block

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

IPACK block

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. Colour Doppler confirming a vessel before the needle passConfirm 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 before the pass

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 CHOSENスールスルト D3UltraRegional anesthesia is your dayD3Ultra

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

$2,976 D3Ultra · dual headBuy nowView D3Ultra →
Suresult L20ProSuperficial & pediatric blocksL20Pro

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

$3,720 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.

$2,325 L10H · entry linearBuy nowView L10H →

スキャナーの比較

Six Suresult nerve block ultrasound machines, compared

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モデル価格頻度深さ最適
スールスルト D3UltraD3Ultra$2,9767.5/10 + 3.2/5 MHz20–100 mm linearThe twelve-block atlas machine: superficial to deep sciatic
スレスレD3プロD3プロ$2,6977.5/10 + 3.2/5 MHz20–80 mm linearThree formats with the 3-hour battery for long block days
Suresult L20ProL20Pro$3,72016/20 MHz10・20・30・40 mmFinest superficial and pediatric block detail
Suresult L14ProL14Pro$3,44110/14 MHz20・40・60・80 mmBlocks plus MSK and vascular work in one probe
Suresult L10TL10T$2,4187.5/10 MHz20/40/60/100 mmBi-plane view: needle and target on one screen
Suresult L10HL10H$2,3257.5/10 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 ultrasoundスレClarius L15 HD3 wireless linear scannerクラリアス L15 HD3Butterfly iQ3 handheld ultrasound probeバタフライiQ3GE Vscan Air CL curved and linear probeGE Vscan Air CL
Block imagingDual head: linear + convex on the D3Ultra5–15 MHz linear1–12 MHz single chip3–12 MHz linear side
Device price$2,325–$3,720, published$3,595 published$3,899 published$4,999 published
サブスクリプションNone: software included$595/year membership, or $2,500 one-time option必須: $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 $595/year membership is $2,975 by year five, before the scanner itself is paid for. Butterfly’s required plan adds $1,495–$2,100.

D3Ultra, paid once$2,976Clarius L15 HD3: scanner + membership$595$595$595$595$595= $2,975 in fees alone by year five

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麻酔のためのトップポータブル超音波装置

Built-in needle guidance cuts complication risks in peripheral nerve blocks and increases first-pass success rates in central vein punctures.
d3ultra 凸型リニアフェーズ多目的ハンドヘルド超音波診断装置
D3Ultra

D3Ultra凸型リニアフェーズド多目的ハンドヘルド超音波

頻度: コンベックス/フェーズドプローブ 3.2/5.0MHz リニアプローブ 7.5/10MHz

スキャンの深さ リニア:20-100mm、コンベックス&フェーズド:90-300mm

麻酔学

深部神経可視化用のフェーズドアレイ(90~300mm)と表層ブロック用のリニアプローブ(最大100mm)を備えたD3Ultraは、局所麻酔に最適です。ニードルエンハンスメントと穿刺アシストツールにより、バスキュラーアクセスや神経ブロック手技の釘打ちが簡単に行えます。さらに、リアルタイムのBモードおよびドップラーオプションは、配置の確認や術後のモニタリングに役立ちます。
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Suresult L14Pro 10/14MHz ハンドヘルドリニア超音波プローブ(血管ドップラー機能付き、タブレット画面対応)
L14Pro

L14Pro 10/14 MHz 256-Element Linear Ultrasound Probe for MSK

頻度: 10/14 MHz

スキャンの深さ 20・40・60・80 mm

麻酔学

For nerve blocks or vascular access, the L14Pro’s 20-80mm depth and puncture assist are spot-on—think peripheral nerves or deeper veins. Doppler confirms flow, and its 4-hour wireless battery keeps it OR-ready—precision and endurance in one.
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D3プロ

D3Pro Dual-Head 3-in-1 Wireless Ultrasound Scanner

頻度: コンベックス/フェーズドプローブ3.2/5.0MHz、リニアプローブ7.5/10MHz

スキャンの深さ コンベックス/フェーズドプローブ:90-305mm、リニアプローブ:20-80mm

麻酔学

リニアプローブ(7.5/10MHz、最大80mm)は、神経ブロック(腕神経叢や大腿神経など)に有効で、針を刺す位置がはっきりと確認でき、アクセスを行う場合はドップラーで血管の流れを確認できます。凸型/位相型オプション(90~305mm)は、必要なときに脊髄画像診断のような深いチェックを行うためにあります。257gで3時間の駆動時間なので、手術室への持ち込みも簡単です。
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麻酔診療用ハンドヘルド超音波を購入する前に考慮すべきこと

最適化されたプローブ周波数とガイド付き可視化ツールにより、局所麻酔、血管アクセス、気道評価に理想的な装置を選択できます。

Before you buy

What to check before buying a nerve block ultrasound machine

What are the best ultrasound machines for anesthesiologists?

For daily regional anesthesia, the Suresult D3Ultra is the strongest fit. Its linear-plus-convex dual head imaged all twelve blocks in the Suresult atlas, from interscalene to deep sciatic. For superficial-only or pediatric blocks the 16/20 MHz L20Pro resolves finer detail, and the L10H covers standard plexus work at entry price.

Do I need a convex head for nerve blocks?

A convex head is needed for the deep windows: the anterior proximal sciatic sits beyond linear reach in most adults. That is why a dual-head machine matters for a complete block practice.

How much does a nerve block ultrasound machine cost?

A Suresult handheld nerve block ultrasound costs between $2,325 and $3,720, with software included and duties in the checkout price. Competing handhelds list at $3,595–$4,999 before subscription fees.

What is the real five-year cost?

Add the device price to five years of any membership fee, then add import duties if the list price is US-only. Clarius’s $595/year membership is $2,975 by year five; Butterfly’s required plan adds $1,495–$2,100.

Can I see the needle during the block?

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.

Is image quality good enough to teach with?

The twelve-block atlas is unedited. Fascial planes, plexus fascicles and the deep sciatic resolve clearly enough for trainee debriefs, and every image exports as DICOM or MP4 for the logbook.

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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  • 収縮期ピーク速度(PS)、拡張末期速度(ED)
  • 時間平均最大速度(TAMAX)、時間平均平均平均速度(TAMEAN)
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