Handheld ultrasound for pulmonology, proven on real chest scans
Eight unedited captures show what a handheld reads on the chest: the pleural line, diffuse B-lines, an effusion with collapsed lung, and pericardial fluid. Published pricing, software included, no subscription.
Quick answer
A lung ultrasound machine is a bedside scanner that reads the pleural line, so a clinician can separate pulmonary edema, effusion, consolidation and pneumothorax without a chest film.
- The convex head on the D3Ultra scans from 90 to 300 mm, which is the depth a large effusion and the diaphragm need.
- A linear head at 7.5/10 MHz resolves the pleural line itself, and the D3 family carries that head alongside the convex one.
- Needle Enhance and the in-plane puncture guide ship on the D3Ultra, C5SH, C5SH-Pro and L10SH for thoracentesis under vision.
- Every Suresult scanner named on this page records cine loops up to 1,000 frames and exports DICOM, JPEG, PNG or MP4 to local storage.
The chest atlas
Eight real chest windows, captured on Suresult handheld hardware
Unedited clinical captures · select any image to enlarge
Captured by Suresult users on their own devices. A D3Ultra cine loop arrived with its case note from the treating physician, and a PD1 clip came from a 2026 buyer submission. The chest scans come from the shared wireless clinical reference library, where each frame carries its own acquisition header. On-screen header fields are demo entries, not patient data.
The pleural line2 windows
The pleural line, the reference for every lung window
A bright horizontal interface sits under the chest wall, and the aerated lung below it returns nothing. Gain and depth are set on this view before any zone is scored, because every lung sign is read against it.
captured on a Suresult wireless probe; the on-screen header reads 83 dB gain, 200 mm depth, harmonic 5.0 MHz, dated 2017-01-07Two rib shadows framing the pleural window
A rib shadow drops on each side of the window and the bright pleural interface runs between them. Everything below that line is dropout, which is what normal aerated lung returns.
captured on a Suresult wireless probe; the on-screen header reads 83 dB gain, 200 mm depth, harmonic 5.0 MHz, dated 2017-01-07Lung water and pleural fluid4 windows
Diffuse B-lines in acute pulmonary edema on the D3Ultra
Vertical artifacts rise from the pleural line just under 30 mm and run to the bottom of a 160 mm sector. The submitted case note describes an end-stage renal disease patient with orthopnea and hypoxia whose symptoms improved after urgent dialysis.
8.3-second live cine loop on a D3Ultra at 160 mm depth, submitted by the treating physician with the case note
Pleural effusion with collapsed lung inside it
A dark collection sits above the curved diaphragm with an echogenic wedge of collapsed lung floating in it. This is the finding a supine chest film misses most often, and it decides whether a drain goes in.
captured on a Suresult wireless probe; the on-screen header reads 86 dB gain, 160 mm depth, harmonic 5.0 MHz, dated 2018-03-19
A second effusion window from the same reference library
An echogenic wedge of collapsed lung sits inside a dark collection, with the chest wall above it. A second window like this one is what turns a dark stripe into a volume estimate before a needle is chosen.
captured on a Suresult wireless probe in the chest folder of the shared clinical reference library; the on-screen header is cropped and shows only the time 09:23:40
Effusion and atelectasis in a cine loop
A short loop shows the collapsed lung moving inside the fluid with each breath. Motion separates a real effusion from a still hypoechoic mass, which a single frame cannot do.
3.8-second cine loop on a Suresult wireless probe; the on-screen header reads 86 dB gain, 160 mm depth, harmonic 5.0 MHz, dated 2018-03-19The dyspnea differential2 windows
Pleural and pericardial fluid on one sweep
One sweep from the base upward shows fluid outside the lung and fluid around the heart in the same loop. A pulmonology consult for breathlessness can end with a cardiac answer, and this is the window that finds it.
4.9-second cine loop on a Suresult wireless probe; the on-screen header reads 82 dB gain, 160 mm depth, harmonic 5.0 MHz, dated 2018-03-19
Apical four-chamber view on the PD1
All four chambers open from the apex on a dedicated phased-array head at 2.5/2.8/3.6 MHz. A visual estimate of ventricular function is what separates cardiogenic B-lines from a primary lung cause.
6.9-second buyer clip on a PD1, a 128-element phased probe scanning 90 to 190 mm, submitted by Ana Lucia Telleria TorresSelect a card to switch capture
Technique basics
How the exam comes together, probe to report
Match the head to the chest question.The linear head at 7.5/10 MHz resolves the pleural line and the chest wall. The convex head at 3.2/5.0 MHz reaches the diaphragm and a deep effusion, and the phased head answers the cardiac half of breathlessness.
Three formats on the D3Ultra- Set gain and depth on the pleural line first.
Find the bright pleural interface between two ribs and fix gain there. Harmonic imaging at 5.0 MHz with 8-step time gain compensation keeps that line crisp before any zone is judged.
83 dB gain, harmonic 5.0 MHz on the header - Score the anterior zones, then the posterior bases.
Anterior zones separate A-lines from diffuse B-lines, which is the pulmonary edema question. The posterior bases are where effusion and consolidation sit, and the D3Ultra convex head reaches 300 mm for them.
200 mm depth on the header 
Guide the needle, then file the study.Needle Enhance with the in-plane guide keeps the thoracentesis needle in the imaging plane on the D3Ultra, C5SH, C5SH-Pro and L10SH. The app then saves the loop and exports it as DICOM or MP4.
Needle Enhance · DICOM export
What the research says
The evidence, three studies checked
- Lung ultrasound gave the right diagnosis in 90.5% of acute respiratory failure cases.
Lichtenstein and Meziere scanned 260 dyspneic patients on admission and found that their ultrasound profiles would have provided correct diagnoses in 90.5% of cases. Multiple anterior diffuse B-lines with lung sliding indicated pulmonary edema with 97% sensitivity and 95% specificity.
Lichtenstein & Meziere, Chest 2008 - Ultrasound read pleural effusion at 93% accuracy where the chest film read 47%.
In 32 ARDS patients and 10 healthy volunteers, lung ultrasonography had a diagnostic accuracy of 93% for pleural effusion against 47% for bedside chest radiography. For alveolar consolidation the figures were 97% and 75%.
Lichtenstein et al., Anesthesiology 2004 - Ultrasound use lowered the odds of pneumothorax after thoracentesis.
Across 6,605 thoracenteses in 24 studies, the pooled pneumothorax rate was 6.0%, and 34.1% of those pneumothoraces required a chest tube. Ultrasonography use was associated with an odds ratio of 0.3 for pneumothorax.
Gordon et al., Arch Intern Med 2010
Pick your model
Pick the model that fits your day
One scanner for the whole chest examD3UltraThe D3Ultra holds convex, linear and phased formats in one 192-element head with 64 channels. The B-line loop in the atlas above came off this model, and the same probe reaches 300 mm for a basal effusion.
one 192-element head, three formats
$2,976 D3Ultra · Convex Linear Phased MultipuBuy nowView D3Ultra →
Lung and pleura are the daily workC5SH-ProThe C5SH-Pro is a 256-element convex head at 3.2/5.0 MHz with 64 channels, scanning from 90 to 300 mm. Needle Enhance and the in-plane guide sit on the same screen for thoracentesis.
256-element convex, convex only
$4,185 C5SH-Pro · 64 Channels High-Res Convex Buy nowView C5SH-Pro →
Chest and heart on one small probeCD2The CD2 pairs a 2.2/3.6 MHz phased head reaching 190 mm with a 7.5/10 MHz linear head, in a 150 g body. Lung zones and a focused echo run on the same device.
150 g, phased + linear
$2,697 CD2 · Phased Linear Dual-Head UltrBuy nowView CD2 →Scanner comparison
Seven Suresult handheld scanners for chest and lung imaging, 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 and phased 90-300 mm, linear 20-100 mm | The full chest exam on one 192-element head, 64 channels, Needle Enhance |
| C5SH-Pro | $4,185 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz, 60-degree sector | 90-300 mm | The highest convex element count here, 256 elements with Needle Enhance |
| C5SH | $2,139 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz, 60-degree sector | 90-300 mm | A 192-element convex head at 150 g, 64 channels with Needle Enhance |
| D3Pro | $2,697 | Convex 3.2/5.0 + linear 7.5/10 + phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex and phased 90-305 mm, linear 20-80 mm | Three formats with a 3-hour battery for a long clinic list, 192 elements |
| CD2 | $2,697 | Phased 2.2/3.6 + linear 7.5/10 MHz | Phased 90-190 mm, linear 20-100 mm | Lung zones plus a focused echo at 150 g, 192 elements and 64 channels |
 D3L | $2,418 | Convex 3.2/5.0 + linear 7.5/10 + phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex and phased 90-305 mm, linear 20-80 mm | Three formats with a 70-degree convex sector and a 3-hour battery |
| C5B | $1,581 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz, 60-degree sector | 90/160/220/305 mm | The entry convex head for effusion and diaphragm work, 3-hour battery |
Against the known brands
Suresult vs Clarius C3 HD3, Butterfly iQ3 and GE Vscan Air CL for lung ultrasound
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| Suresult | Clarius C3 HD3 | Butterfly iQ3 | GE Vscan Air CL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lung and pleural imaging | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz from 90 to 300 mm plus a 7.5/10 MHz linear head on the D3 family; 256 elements on the C5SH-Pro convex head | 2-6 MHz convex array, 40 cm maximum depth, 308 g | 1-12 MHz single chip; the Lung preset images to 15 cm and the Abdomen preset to 30 cm, 300 g | Curved array 2-5 MHz to 24 cm and linear array 3-12 MHz to 8 cm, 205 g |
| Device price | $1,581 to $4,185, published on each product page | $3,795 published | $3,899 published | Starting at $4,999 published |
| Subscription | None. Software is included with the scanner. | Clarius Essentials is $695 a year, $1,785 for three years or $2,500 one time | Core is $299 a year, Advanced is $420 a year, or $1,500 once for five years of Advanced | Digital Tools are sold as a separate addition to the probe |
| Landed cost | Duties and shipping included in the checkout price, 1-7 day delivery | 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) |
- Eight chest windows on this page are unedited captures from Suresult hardware, from the pleural line to an effusion with collapsed lung inside it.
- The convex head on the D3Ultra, C5SH and C5SH-Pro scans to 300 mm, which is the depth a basal effusion in a large patient needs.
- Needle Enhance with in-plane and out-of-plane guides ships on the D3Ultra, C5SH, C5SH-Pro and L10SH for thoracentesis.
- Color Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler, M-mode, measurements and DICOM export are included on the D3Ultra, D3Pro, D3L, CD2, C5SH and C5SH-Pro at no extra charge.
- There is no membership to renew.Clarius Essentials costs $695 a year and Butterfly Advanced costs $420 a year.
- The D3 family carries convex, linear and phased formats in one head, so lung zones and a focused echo stay on one device.
- The checkout price is the landed price: duties and shipping are included, with 1-7 day delivery.
- Suresult scanners are registered under FDA 510(k), ISO 13485, EU MDR (CE) and Health Canada.
Clarius Essentials at $695 a year reaches $3,475 by year five, on top of the $3,795 C3 HD3. Butterfly's Advanced plan is $420 a year, which is $2,100 over the same five years, or $1,500 paid once. Suresult scanners carry no membership.
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Top Ultrasounds for Bedside Lung Imaging & Procedures
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
Pulmonology
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
Pulmonology
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
Pulmonology
What to Consider Before Buying a Handheld Ultrasound for Pulmonary Medicine
Before you buy
What to check before buying
What is the best handheld ultrasound machine for pulmonology?
The Suresult D3Ultra fits most pulmonology practices, because one 192-element head carries convex, linear and phased formats. The C5SH-Pro suits a clinic where lung and pleural work is the whole caseload.
Which probe do I need for lung ultrasound?
A convex head at 3.2/5.0 MHz reaches the diaphragm and a deep effusion. A linear head at 7.5/10 MHz resolves the pleural line itself. The D3 family carries both in one probe.
Can a handheld ultrasound show B-lines?
Yes. A Suresult D3Ultra handheld recorded an 8.3-second loop of diffuse B-lines in acute pulmonary edema, submitted with its case note. B-lines are read at the pleural line in the anterior zones.
How accurate is lung ultrasound compared with a chest X-ray?
In a 2004 Anesthesiology study of 32 ARDS patients, lung ultrasonography reached 93% diagnostic accuracy for pleural effusion against 47% for bedside chest radiography. Thoracic computed tomography was the reference standard.
Can a handheld ultrasound detect a pneumothorax?
Lung sliding, A-lines and the lung point are the signs, and they are read in real time at the pleural line. In the 2008 BLUE protocol study that profile identified pneumothorax with 81% sensitivity and 100% specificity.
Does ultrasound guidance make thoracentesis safer?
Gordon et al. pooled 6,605 thoracenteses in Arch Intern Med 2010 and found a 6.0% pneumothorax rate, with ultrasonography use carrying an odds ratio of 0.3. Suresult scanners with Needle Enhance keep the needle in the imaging plane.
What depth do I need for a pleural effusion?
A basal effusion in a large patient can sit well past 15 cm. The convex head on the Suresult D3Ultra, C5SH and C5SH-Pro scans from 90 to 300 mm, and the C5B reaches 305 mm.
How much does a lung ultrasound machine cost?
A Suresult handheld suited to chest imaging costs between $1,581 and $4,185, with software included and duties in the checkout price. Competing handhelds list at $3,795 to $4,999 before subscription fees.
Is there a subscription fee?
No. Suresult software is included with the scanner, on iOS, Android and Windows. Clarius Essentials is $695 a year, and Butterfly charges $299 or $420 a year depending on the plan.
Can a handheld replace a cart machine in a chest clinic?
No. A Suresult handheld answers the focused chest questions: lung water, effusion volume, consolidation, pneumothorax and needle guidance. Contrast studies, endobronchial ultrasound and full cardiac quantification stay on their own systems.
What is CPT code 76604?
CPT 76604 is the code for ultrasound of the chest, including the mediastinum, in real time with image documentation. Coverage and payment for it are set by each payer, not by the device.
Does the scanner document the study for the record?
Yes. The D3Ultra, D3Pro, D3L, CD2, C5SH, C5SH-Pro, C5B, PD1 and L10SH record cine loops of 100, 200, 500 or 1,000 frames. Each of those Suresult models exports as DICOM, JPEG, PNG or MP4 to local storage.
How long does the battery last on a clinic list?
The Suresult D3Pro, D3L and C5B scan for three hours continuously on a 4,200 mAh battery. The D3Ultra runs two hours on 2,800 mAh, and the C5SH and C5SH-Pro run 1.5 hours.
Which Suresult model separates cardiac from pulmonary breathlessness?
The CD2 pairs a 2.2/3.6 MHz phased head with a linear head, and the D3Ultra adds a phased format to its convex and linear heads. Both read lung zones and a focused echo in one pass.
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FAQ
Suresult devices deliver high-contrast, high-resolution imaging with adjustable depth, making them well suited to bedside lung exams (effusions, pneumothorax, edema). You can also perform interventions such as thoracentesis and biopsy using B-mode and puncture assist features, just like you would with a standard console machine.
For clinicians already familiar with ultrasound, the Suresult interface feels intuitive and allows for immediate use. For newer users, a basic POCUS or lung ultrasound course provides enough foundation to begin bedside exams. As confidence builds, you can gradually explore more advanced applications through guided modules and clinical case reviews.
Suresult devices store all captured scans locally on your mobile device in DICOM, JPEG, or MP4 formats, with full annotations. You can instantly send these to consultants via secure email, upload to hospital PACS systems, or share through cloud platforms and telemedicine software.
All Suresult models weigh under 300g, are easy to disinfect, and are designed with sealed IPX67-rated (or higher) casings. To avoid contamination between patients, you can just wipe the device with a good disinfectant or use disposable probe covers for high-risk environments, making these devices ideal for infection-sensitive settings like COVID-19 wards.
Absolutely. Suresult handheld ultrasounds allow real-time demonstrations, annotated image capture, and video replay, making them ideal for resident instruction and bedside teaching. Educators can store case clips for discussion, and the portable size makes it easy to incorporate hands-on training into both simulation labs and clinical rounds.