Handheld ultrasound for emergency medicine, window by window
Nine unedited buyer captures and one Suresult lung demonstration cover the emergency windows, from the subcostal FAST view to lung B-lines and an on-screen needle guide. Every price is published, the software is included, and there is no subscription.
Quick answer
A handheld ultrasound for emergency medicine is a wireless probe, run from a phone or tablet, that covers the FAST, lung, cardiac and vascular windows.
- The Suresult D3Ultra carries convex, linear and phased heads in one probe, so a FAST exam, a lung sweep and an echo window need no probe change.
- Convex depth on the D3Ultra reaches 300 mm, which brings the abdominal aorta into the frame in a large patient.
- Color Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler, M-mode and in-plane needle guides ship on every Suresult scanner on this page at no extra cost.
- Every Suresult scanner on this page exports DICOM and MP4, so an emergency capture reaches the record without a cart.
The capture atlas
Ten real emergency windows on Suresult handhelds, nine of them unedited buyer captures
Unedited clinical captures · select any image to enlarge
FAST windows2 windows
Subcostal liver window on the D3Ultra
The subcostal sweep that opens a FAST exam, labeled by the buyer and recorded at 3.2 MHz with 160 mm of depth. The convex head reaches the diaphragm and the liver edge from one probe position.
captured on a D3Ultra at 160 mm depth, 3.2 MHz, gain 84 dB, October 2025
Suprapubic bladder and prostate view on the D3Ultra
A transverse pelvic window at 5.0 MHz carrying two on-screen measurements, 33.37 mm and 43.62 mm. The same window answers the retention question and the pelvic free-fluid question.
captured on a D3Ultra at 160 mm depth, 5.0 MHz, gain 92 dB, March 2026Chest2 windows
Diffuse B-lines in acute pulmonary edema on the D3Ultra
Vertical artifacts rise from the pleural line and run to the bottom of the frame in this cine loop. The buyer's case note ties the finding to acute pulmonary edema that settled after urgent dialysis.
8-second cine loop on a D3Ultra, buyer submission to the share inbox
A full lung sweep on a Suresult handheld
A nine-minute lung examination runs zone by zone in this Suresult demonstration video. Pleural sliding, A-lines and B-lines are all read from the same probe position.
9-minute Suresult demonstration video from the public video library, not a buyer submission; the specific model is not stated on screenShock: heart and IVC2 windows
Pericardial effusion on the D3Ultra
An anechoic rim surrounds the heart through this window, recorded live on a D3Ultra. The submitting buyer found the effusion incidentally in a dialysis patient.
7-second cine loop on a D3Ultra, buyer submission to the share inboxInferior vena cava on the D3Ultra
The vessel is labeled on screen as Vena Cava at 3.2 MHz with 160 mm of depth. Caval size and respiratory collapse read volume status before fluids run.
captured on a D3Ultra at 160 mm depth, 3.2 MHz, gain 84 dB, October 2025Aorta and flank pain2 windows
Aorta, vena cava and superior mesenteric artery on the D3Ultra
An epigastric transverse view at 5.0 MHz with 240 mm of depth, annotated by the buyer for the pancreatic region and its vascular landmarks. This is the window an aortic diameter is measured from.
captured on a D3Ultra at 240 mm depth, 5.0 MHz, dynamic range 70, March 2026
Moderate right hydronephrosis on the D3Ultra
A dilated renal pelvis and calyceal system on a longitudinal right kidney view, sent in with the buyer's case note. An obstructing stone was confirmed afterward.
captured on a D3Ultra, iOS app, June 2026, buyer submission with case noteAccess and analgesia2 windows
Difficult IV placement on the L20
A nurse scans a forearm vein before cannulation in a clinic's own video, posted publicly by the buyer. The L20 runs at 16/20 MHz, which suits superficial veins.
29-second public buyer video showing an L20 probe and charging base; no acquisition frequency is visible on screen
Femoral nerve block with the needle guide on screen
The green in-plane guide line reads a position of 25.5 mm and an angle of 66 degrees over the groin. The buyer who sent this capture uses the hardware for regional anesthesia including prehospital emergency work.
captured on a D3Ultra by David Heimpel, submitted to the share inbox August 2026, labeled by him as a femoral nerve blockSelect a card to switch capture
Technique basics
How the exam comes together, probe to report
Match the head to the depth.The convex head answers abdominal and aortic questions, the phased head reaches the heart between the ribs, and the linear head handles veins and soft tissue. The D3Ultra carries all three in one probe.
Convex 3.2/5.0 · phased 3.2/5.0 · linear 7.5/10 MHz- Set gain and depth on the liver first.
Open on a liver window, fix gain and depth there, then keep those settings for the rest of the sweep. This buyer capture ran at 86 dB of gain with 160 mm of depth.
GN 86 dB · D 160 mm on the header - Run the four abdominal windows, then the chest.
Subcostal, right flank, left flank and suprapubic answer the free-fluid question. Two anterior chest points on the same probe add pneumothorax and pulmonary edema to the same pass.
Four abdominal windows, two chest points - Freeze, measure, export.
Calipers, cine loop and DICOM export all sit inside the app. The pelvic capture on this page carries two measurements taken on screen by the buyer.
Cine loop 100 to 1,000 frames · DICOM, JPEG, PNG, MP4
What the research says
The evidence, three studies checked
- Bedside ultrasound in the emergency department detects abdominal aortic aneurysm reliably.
A systematic review of seven studies and 655 patients found emergency department bedside ultrasound had 99% sensitivity and 98% specificity for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Rubano et al., Acad Emerg Med 2013 - Ultrasound first in suspected kidney stone lowered radiation without adding missed diagnoses.
Among 2,759 emergency department patients randomized to point-of-care ultrasound, radiology ultrasound or CT, high-risk diagnoses with complications occurred in 0.4% and did not vary by imaging method. Six-month cumulative radiation exposure was significantly lower in both ultrasound groups than in the CT group.
Smith-Bindman et al., N Engl J Med 2014 - Lung ultrasound added to the clinical exam outperformed chest radiography for acute heart failure.
Among 1,005 emergency department patients with acute dyspnea, lung ultrasound added to clinical assessment reached 97% sensitivity and 97.4% specificity for acute decompensated heart failure. Chest radiography alone reached 69.5% sensitivity and 82.1% specificity in the same cohort.
Pivetta et al., Chest 2015
Pick your model
Pick the model that fits your day
One scanner for the whole departmentD3UltraThe D3Ultra carries convex, linear and phased heads on one 263 g probe, which covers FAST, lung, echo and vascular windows without a swap. Most of the atlas on this page came off this model.
convex, linear and phased, three heads
$2,976 D3Ultra · Convex Linear Phased MultipuBuy nowView D3Ultra →
Echo and vascular lines are the main jobsCD2The CD2 is a 192-element probe that pairs a 2.2/3.6 MHz phased head with a 7.5/10 MHz linear head. The phased head reaches the heart between the ribs and the linear head handles the neck and the groin. The whole device weighs 150 g.
weighs 150 g, echo + lines
$2,697 CD2 · Phased Linear Dual-Head UltrBuy nowView CD2 →
Procedures come before survey scanningL10TThe L10T sets two linear arrays at right angles across 192 elements, so the needle is seen in-plane and out-of-plane from a single probe position. Its battery is rated at 3 hours of scanning.
in-plane and out-of-plane, bi-plane
$2,418 L10T · Linear Wireless Ultrasound wBuy nowView L10T →Scanner comparison
Eight Suresult handhelds for emergency medicine, compared
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| Model | Price | Frequency | Depth | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3Ultra | $2,976 | Convex 3.2/5.0 · linear 7.5/10 · phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90-300 mm · linear 20-100 mm · phased 90-300 mm | One probe for FAST, lung, echo and lines; 192 elements and 64 channels |
| D3Pro | $2,697 | Convex 3.2/5.0 · linear 7.5/10 · phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90-305 mm · linear 20-80 mm · phased 90-305 mm | Three heads with a 4,200 mAh battery rated at 3 hours of scanning |
| CD2 | $2,697 | Linear 7.5/10 · phased 2.2/3.6 MHz | Linear 20-100 mm · phased 90-190 mm | Echo plus vascular access at 150 g, with cable or Wi-Fi connection |
 D3L | $2,418 | Convex 3.2/5.0 · linear 7.5/10 · phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90-305 mm · linear 20-80 mm · phased 90-305 mm | Three heads with an 80-degree phased sector and a 3-hour battery |
 D3 | $2,232 | Convex 3.2/5.0 · linear 7.5/10 · phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90-305 mm · linear 20-100 mm · phased 90-305 mm | Entry three-head handheld at 150 g, 128 elements and 32 channels |
| L10T | $2,418 | Linear 7.5/10 MHz | 20/40/60/100 mm | Bi-plane linear arrays for needle guidance, 192 elements on 32 channels |
| C5SH-Pro | $4,185 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz | 90-300 mm | 256 elements on 64 channels, the densest convex array in this table |
 PD1 | $2,139 | Phased 2.5/2.8/3.6 MHz | 90-190 mm | Dedicated cardiac head at 140 g, the lightest probe in this table, with cable or Wi-Fi connection |
Against the known brands
Suresult vs Clarius PAL HD3, Butterfly iQ3 and GE Vscan Air CL for emergency medicine
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| Suresult | Clarius PAL HD3 | Butterfly iQ3 | GE Vscan Air CL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probe format | D3Ultra carries convex 3.2/5.0, linear 7.5/10 and phased 3.2/5.0 MHz heads in one probe; the CD2 pairs phased with linear; the L10T is bi-plane linear | Phased plus linear dual array in one housing | Single-transducer platform driven by presets | Curved plus linear dual probe |
| FAST and aortic convex depth | D3Ultra convex head 90-300 mm, D3Pro and D3L 90-305 mm, C5SH-Pro 256-element convex to 300 mm | PAL HD3 is sold as a phased plus linear array scanner, with no convex array | Curvilinear imaging comes from presets on the single Ultrasound-on-Chip transducer | Curved probe to 24 cm |
| Weight | 263 g D3Ultra, 150 g CD2 | 307 g | 300 g | 205 g |
| Device price | D3Ultra $2,976, CD2 $2,697, L10T $2,418, software included | $5,395 | $3,899 | Starting at $4,999 |
| Software fee | None. Color Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler, M-mode, needle guides and DICOM export are included. | Clarius Essentials membership is listed at $695 per year, $1,785 for three years or $2,500 one time | Core membership is $299 per year; Advanced is $420 per year or $1,500 for five years | Digital Tools are sold as a separate purchase from the probe |
| Software cost over five years | $0 | $2,500 on the one-time Essentials plan, or $3,475 over five years at the published $695 per year | $1,495 on Core at $299 per year, or $1,500 for the published five-year Advanced plan | Device only; GE quotes Digital Tools separately |
| Platforms | iOS, Android and Windows | iOS 16+ and Android 13+; ChromeOS is not supported | iOS and Android | iOS and Android |
| Regulatory registrations | FDA 510(k) · ISO 13485 · EU MDR (CE) · TGA · ANVISA · Health Canada | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) |
- Nine of the ten emergency windows on this page are unedited buyer captures on Suresult hardware, and the tenth is a Suresult lung demonstration.
- The D3Ultra covers convex, linear and phased formats in one probe, so no second device is needed for the chest.
- Color Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler, M-mode and in-plane needle guides are included on every Suresult scanner on this page.
- Suresult charges no software subscription, while Clarius lists $695 per year and Butterfly lists $299 to $420 per year.
- Convex depth reaches 300 mm on the D3Ultra, above the 24 cm ceiling GE publishes for the Vscan Air CL curved probe.
- Every Suresult scanner on this page exports DICOM, JPEG, PNG and MP4 straight from the app.
- Suresult software runs on iOS, Android and Windows, so a tablet the department already owns will work.
- Shipping, customs clearance, duties and applicable taxes are covered in the Suresult checkout price. Delivery is estimated at 1 to 7 business days in Europe, North America and Oceania, and 3 to 10 business days in Asia, Africa and South America.
The D3Ultra is paid once at $2,976. Clarius lists the Essentials membership at $695 per year, which reaches $3,475 by year five on top of the $5,395 scanner, or $2,500 as a one-time purchase.
Three models, one decision
One conversation gets a direct recommendation: the right Suresult probe, or a straight “neither.”
Best Handheld Ultrasounds for Emergency Physicians
D3Ultra
D3Ultra Convex Linear Phased Multipurpose Handheld Ultrasound
Frequency: Convex / Phased Probe 3.2/5.0MHz Linear probe 7.5/10MHz
Scanning Depth: Linear: 20-100mm, Convex & Phased: 90-300mm
Emergency Medicine
D3Pro
D3Pro Dual-Head 3-in-1 Wireless Ultrasound Scanner
Frequency: Convex / Phased Probe 3.2/5.0MHz, Linear probe 7.5/10MHz
Scanning Depth: Convex / Phased Probe: 90-305mm, Linear Probe: 20-80mm
Emergency Medicine
CD2
CD2 Phased Linear Dual-Head Ultrasound 192 Elements with Color Doppler
Frequency: Phased Probe 2.2/3.6MHz, Linear probe 7.5/10MHz
Scanning Depth: Phased Probe: 90-190mm, Linear Probe: 20-100mm
Emergency Medicine
What to Consider Before Buying a Handheld Ultrasound for Emergency Medicine
Before you buy
What to check before buying
What is the best handheld ultrasound for emergency medicine?
For a department that wants one device, the Suresult D3Ultra is the strongest fit because it carries convex, linear and phased heads in a single probe. When echo and vascular lines dominate the shift, the CD2 pairs a phased head with a linear head across 192 elements at 150 g. When procedures come first, the L10T adds bi-plane needle guidance.
Can a handheld ultrasound perform a FAST exam?
A handheld ultrasound can perform a FAST exam when it carries a convex or phased head with enough depth for the subcostal, flank and suprapubic windows. The Suresult D3Ultra reaches 300 mm on its convex head, and Suresult buyers captured the subcostal liver and suprapubic windows on that model.
Do I need a phased-array probe for emergency ultrasound?
A phased head is needed for the parasternal and apical cardiac windows, which are imaged between the ribs. A convex head reaches the subcostal window, the IVC and the abdominal aorta. The Suresult D3 family carries both formats in one probe.
How deep does a handheld ultrasound reach for the abdominal aorta?
The Suresult D3Ultra convex head reaches 300 mm, and the D3Pro and D3L reach 305 mm. A D3Ultra epigastric capture recorded at 240 mm of depth carries on-screen labels for the aorta and the vena cava.
How much does a handheld ultrasound for the emergency department cost?
The Suresult D3Ultra is $2,976, the CD2 is $2,697 and the L10T is $2,418, with the software included in each price. Competing handhelds list at $3,899 for the Butterfly iQ3, $4,999 for the GE Vscan Air CL and $5,395 for the Clarius PAL HD3, before any membership fee.
Is there a subscription for Suresult handheld ultrasound software?
Suresult charges no subscription for its handheld ultrasound software. Color Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler, power Doppler, M-mode, measurements, needle guides and DICOM export are included with every Suresult scanner on this page. Clarius lists an Essentials membership at $695 per year and Butterfly lists $299 to $420 per year.
Can a handheld replace the emergency department cart ultrasound?
A handheld covers focused emergency questions: free fluid, lung water, pericardial effusion, aortic diameter, hydronephrosis and vascular access. A full quantitative echocardiogram, formal obstetric biometry or a transesophageal study stays on a cart system.
Which model suits ultrasound-guided vascular access in the emergency department?
The L10T is the model built for it, because two linear arrays at right angles across 192 elements show the needle in-plane and out-of-plane at the same time. The CD2 linear head and the D3Ultra linear head also carry in-plane and out-of-plane needle guides.
Does a handheld ultrasound show lung B-lines and pleural sliding?
A handheld ultrasound shows lung B-lines and pleural sliding from an anterior chest window. A Suresult buyer submitted a D3Ultra cine loop of diffuse B-lines in acute pulmonary edema, and a Suresult demonstration video runs a nine-minute lung sweep zone by zone. Pivetta and colleagues found lung ultrasound added to the clinical exam reached 97% sensitivity for acute decompensated heart failure in 1,005 emergency patients.
Can measurements and exports be taken inside the Suresult app?
The Suresult app includes calipers, cine loops of 100 to 1,000 frames and export as DICOM, JPEG, PNG or MP4. A D3Ultra suprapubic capture carries two buyer measurements on screen, 33.37 mm and 43.62 mm.
Does Suresult handheld ultrasound work on an Android tablet or an iPhone?
Suresult software runs on iOS, Android and Windows. The D3Ultra connects over dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, and the CD2 and PD1 add a cable connection.
Is ultrasound good enough as the first test for suspected kidney stone?
Smith-Bindman and colleagues randomized 2,759 emergency patients with suspected nephrolithiasis to point-of-care ultrasound, radiology ultrasound or CT. High-risk diagnoses with complications occurred in 0.4% and did not vary by imaging method, and six-month radiation exposure was lower in both ultrasound groups.
Can a handheld guide nerve blocks in the emergency department?
A handheld ultrasound can guide nerve blocks in the emergency department. The linear head with an in-plane needle guide covers the blocks used for hip fracture and limb injury. One buyer submitted D3Ultra captures of twelve block types and said he uses the hardware for prehospital emergency medicine.
How accurate is bedside ultrasound for abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Rubano and colleagues pooled seven studies covering 655 patients and found emergency department bedside ultrasound had 99% sensitivity and 98% specificity for abdominal aortic aneurysm. The epigastric transverse window is the view that measurement comes from.
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- Heart rate, time, distance
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- Velocity, heart rate, S/D ratio, depth
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- Peak Systolic Velocity (PS), End-Diastolic Velocity (ED)
- Time-Averaged Maximum Velocity (TAMAX), Time-Averaged Mean Velocity (TAMEAN)
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FAQ
Yes. With models like the D3Ultra that support multiple probes (linear, phased array, curvilinear), you can perform a complete eFAST—cardiac, chest, abdominal, and pelvic views included.
Not labeled as such, but you can easily switch between organ-specific presets like lung, IVC, abdomen, and heart. It’s one-tap access to complete protocol coverage.
Absolutely. With phased array probes and dedicated cardiac presets, you can assess EF, valves, pericardial effusion, IVC collapsibility, and more—all in real time.
Very manageable. The interface is intuitive, and pre-configured emergency presets make it easy to get high-quality images even with basic ultrasound familiarity.
Fast enough for the trauma bay: with one-tap abdomen, lung, and heart presets, you can sweep standard FAST views and see fluid buildup in the abdomen or chest within seconds—right at the bedside, without moving an unstable patient or waiting on radiology. Multi-probe models like the D3Ultra let you move straight from abdominal windows to cardiac views for effusion checks in the same exam.
Images are saved in JPEG, MP4, PNG, or DICOM format with annotations. Once stored on your device, you can transfer files securely via your hospital’s designated PACS or EMR network.