Handheld ultrasound for remote medicine: eight windows on one probe
Eight windows on this page were captured by D3Ultra owners, from lung B-lines to a right internal carotid artery in power Doppler. Every model publishes its price, includes its software and carries no subscription.
Quick answer
A handheld ultrasound for remote medicine is a battery-powered wireless probe that scans lung, abdomen, kidney, bladder and vessels where no cart scanner exists.
- The D3Ultra carries convex, linear and phased formats in one 263 g body, so chest, abdomen and vessels are covered without swapping devices.
- Scans and cine loops save to local storage on the connected iOS, Android or Windows device.
- The D3Pro and the D3L each run a 4200 mAh battery for 3 hours of continuous scanning.
- Every Suresult scanner on this page exports JPEG, MP4, PNG and DICOM from that local storage.
The capture atlas
Eight windows a remote clinic actually needs, all captured on a D3Ultra
Unedited clinical captures · select any image to enlarge
Chest2 windows
Lung B-lines on the D3Ultra
Vertical B-lines running from the pleural line in a patient with acute pulmonary edema. Lung water is the fastest answer a handheld gives to breathlessness far from a chest X-ray.
captured live on a D3Ultra in a nephrology unit, saved as a cine clipPericardial effusion on the D3Ultra
A large collection of fluid around the heart in a dialysis patient, seen on the phased format. This is the finding that most often turns a remote consultation into an evacuation.
captured live on a D3Ultra in a nephrology unit, saved as a cine clipAbdomen2 windows
Gallbladder in a liver window on the D3Ultra
The gallbladder sits against liver parenchyma with the portal structures beside it. Right upper quadrant pain is one of the highest-yield questions in an off-site clinic.
captured on a D3Ultra at 160 mm depth, 3.2 MHz, GN 81 dB, DR 80, frozen at frame 100 of 100
Inferior vena cava on the D3Ultra
The cava runs long axis beneath the liver, labeled on screen by the buyer who scanned it. Caval size reads volume status before fluids are given.
captured on a D3Ultra at 160 mm depth, 3.2 MHz, GN 84 dB, DR 40, on-screen label Vena CavaRenal and pelvic2 windows
Right kidney at 220 mm on the D3Ultra
The convex format reaches the whole kidney on one screen, with a dilated central collecting system visible against the surrounding parenchyma. Obstruction is a common remote presentation.
captured on a D3Ultra with the depth scale running to 220 mm, frozen at frame 100 of 100
Bladder and prostate, transverse, on the D3Ultra
A full bladder with the prostate behind it, measured on screen at 33.37 mm and 43.62 mm. Retention and catheter position are answered without moving the patient.
captured on a D3Ultra at 160 mm depth, harmonic 5.0 MHz, GN 92 dB, on-screen label Harnblase Prostata querVessels and nerve2 windows
Right internal carotid artery, power Doppler, on the D3Ultra
Power Doppler fills the internal carotid lumen inside a steered box on the linear format. The same probe that reached 220 mm now works at 40 mm.
captured on a D3Ultra at 40 mm depth, harmonic 10.0 MHz, PDI gain 100, PRF 3.2 kHz, on-screen label ACI RE
Interscalene brachial plexus on the D3Ultra
The plexus roots sit between the scalene muscles as the operator sweeps the neck. Regional anesthesia is how a remote clinician treats a fracture without an anesthetist.
captured live on a D3Ultra by a German practice, saved as a cine clipSelect a card to switch capture
Technique basics
How the exam comes together, probe to report
- Charge once, then work from the battery.
The scanner has no console and no mains cable during use. The D3Pro and the D3L hold 4200 mAh for 3 hours of continuous scanning, and both charge wirelessly.
4200 mAh · 3 hours · wireless charging - Set depth and frequency before gain.
The header carries depth, frequency, gain and dynamic range on every frame. A liver sweep starts at 160 mm on 5.0 MHz harmonic, then gain comes down until the parenchyma reads evenly.
D: 160 mm · F: H5.0 MHz · GN 90 dB 
Scan on the phone already in the pocket.The probe creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot and connects to an iOS, Android or Windows device, so the screen is hardware the clinician already carries. Nothing else has to be flown in.
iOS · Android · Windows- Measure and save before the patient leaves.
Calipers, annotation and freeze sit on the scanning screen, and the study exports as JPEG, MP4, PNG or DICOM from local storage. The capture beside this step measures a right internal carotid soft plaque at 11.75 mm.
cine 100 to 1000 frames · JPEG, MP4, PNG, DICOM
What the research says
The evidence, three studies checked
- Handheld ultrasound changed treatment in half of rural outpatient cases.
Across 427 handheld point-of-care examinations in rural Brandenburg, the scan affected patient management in 80.4% of physician cases and contributed to treatment decisions in 49.5%.
Lo et al., Ultraschall Med 2022 - In a disaster field clinic, handheld scans drove seven of every ten care decisions.
At a Port-au-Prince field clinic three weeks after the 2010 Haiti earthquake, 51 handheld ultrasound scans on 50 patients influenced patient care decisions in 70% of scans.
Shorter & Macias, Prehosp Disaster Med 2012 - Remote expert mentoring did not improve novice scanning performance.
In a randomized trial of 37 inexperienced military and emergency service responders, telementoring produced no significant difference in clinical performance between mentored and unmentored operators.
Chen et al., Isr Med Assoc J 2022
Pick your model
Pick the model that fits your day
A rural clinic with no cart scannerD3UltraThe D3Ultra carries convex, linear and phased formats in one probe, so chest, abdomen and vessels are covered by a single purchase. Its 192-element, 64-channel front end drives the 90 to 300 mm convex and phased depths.
three formats, one probe, one probe
$2,976 D3Ultra · Convex Linear Phased MultipuBuy nowView D3Ultra →
Long field days away from mains powerD3ProThe D3Pro runs a 4200 mAh battery for 3 hours of continuous scanning at 257 g. It carries the same three formats with 192 elements and 32 channels, and reaches 305 mm on convex and phased.
3-hour battery, battery
$2,697 D3Pro · Dual-Head 3-in-1 Wireless UlBuy nowView D3Pro →
A mobile team that needs the widest sectorD3LThe D3L holds all three formats with 128 elements and 32 channels, and opens the widest phased sector among the D3 models at 80 degrees. Its 4200 mAh battery also runs 3 hours.
80 degree sector, 128 elements
$2,418 D3L · Ultrasound Diagnostic Probe Buy nowView D3L →Scanner comparison
Six Suresult handhelds for remote and mobile care, 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 20/40/60/100 mm | Three formats on 192 elements and 64 channels |
| D3Pro | $2,697 | Convex 3.2/5.0, linear 7.5/10, phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex and phased 90/160/220/305 mm; linear 20/40/60/80 mm | 3 hours of scanning on 4200 mAh |
| D3L | $2,418 | Convex 3.2/5.0, linear 7.5/10, phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex and phased 90/160/220/305 mm; linear 20/40/60/80 mm | 80 degree phased sector on 128 elements |
 D3 | $2,232 | Convex 3.2/5.0, linear 7.5/10, phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex and phased 90/160/220/305 mm; linear 20/40/60/100 mm | 150 g, with a cable connection option |
 CD2 | $2,697 | Phased 2.2/3.6 and linear 7.5/10 MHz | Phased 90–190 mm; linear 20/40/60/100 mm | Echo windows plus vascular access at 150 g |
| C5SH | $2,139 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz | Convex 90–300 mm | Abdominal depth only, on 64 channels |
Against the known brands
Suresult vs Clarius PAL HD3, Butterfly iQ3 and GE Vscan Air CL for remote medicine
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| Suresult | Clarius PAL HD3 | Butterfly iQ3 | GE Vscan Air CL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formats in one probe | Convex, linear and phased on the D3 models; phased plus linear on the CD2 | Phased and linear dual array | Single semiconductor array | Curved and linear dual array |
| Weight in a field kit | 150 g on the D3, CD2 and C5SH | 307 g | 300 g | 205 g |
| Scan time between charges | 3 hours on the D3Pro and D3L, on a 4200 mAh battery | Scan time published at about 60 minutes | Battery life published at up to 2 hours | 50 minutes of continuous scan time published |
| Device price | Published on every product page; the D3Ultra is $2,976 | $5,395 published | $3,899 published | Starting at $4,999 published |
| Software fee after purchase | None; the software ships with the scanner | Essentials membership published at $695 a year, or $2,500 one time | Plans published at $299 a year Core, $420 a year Advanced, or $1,500 for five years of Advanced | Digital Tools sold as a separate suite |
| Storage and export | Local storage on the connected device, exporting JPEG, MP4, PNG and DICOM | Cloud exam management is a membership feature | Plan tiers govern which tools and archives are available | Gallery and remote sharing sit in the separately added Digital Tools suite |
| Display devices supported | iOS, Android and Windows are all listed | iOS and Android listed | iOS and Android listed | iOS and Android listed |
| Landed cost | Duties and shipping inside the checkout price; 1 to 7 days to Europe, North America and Oceania | 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 windows on this page were captured by D3Ultra owners, from lung B-lines to a right internal carotid artery in power Doppler.
- Every Suresult scanner here stores scans and cine loops locally on the connected phone, tablet or laptop.
- The software ships with the scanner, so no annual membership is needed to keep imaging.
- Color Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler, M-mode, needle guides and DICOM export are on every model listed.
- The D3Pro and the D3L each run 3 hours of continuous scanning on a 4200 mAh battery.
- The D3Pro, D3L and D3 reach 305 mm on convex and phased, deep enough for abdominal and cardiac windows.
- Suresult supports Windows as well as iOS and Android, so a field laptop can be the screen.
- Duties and shipping sit inside the checkout price, with delivery in 1 to 7 days to Europe, North America and Oceania.
Clarius publishes its Essentials membership at $695 a year, which reaches $3,475 by year five on top of the $5,395 scanner. Butterfly publishes $299 a year for Core and $420 a year for Advanced. Suresult includes the software with the scanner.
Three models, one decision
One conversation gets a direct recommendation: the right Suresult probe, or a straight “neither.”
Top Choices for Field-Ready Portable Ultrasound Devices
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
Remote 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
Remote Medicine
D3L
D3L Ultrasound Diagnostic Probe 128 Elements, Convex Linear Phased 3 Modes
Frequency: Convex / Phased Probe 3.2/5.0MHz Linear probe 7.5/10MHz
Scanning Depth: Convex / Phased Probe: 90-305mm, Linear Probe: 20-80mm
Remote Medicine
What to Consider Before Buying a Handheld Ultrasound for Remote Settings
Before you buy
What to check before buying
What is the best handheld ultrasound for remote medicine?
The Suresult D3Ultra is the strongest single choice for remote work, because convex, linear and phased formats sit in one probe. A clinic that owns one scanner can then cover chest, abdomen, kidney, bladder and vessels. For long days away from power, the D3Pro runs 3 hours on a 4200 mAh battery.
Does a handheld ultrasound need an internet connection to work?
No. The Suresult probe creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot and connects directly to a phone, tablet or Windows laptop, independent of hospital or clinic networks. Every scan saves to local storage on that device, and DICOM files export later.
How much does a handheld ultrasound for remote medicine cost?
Suresult publishes a price on every product page: $2,139 for the convex-only C5SH and $2,976 for the three-format D3Ultra. Competing handhelds publish $3,899 for the Butterfly iQ3, $5,395 for the Clarius PAL HD3 and from $4,999 for the GE Vscan Air CL.
Is there a subscription fee after buying a Suresult scanner?
No. The imaging software, measurements, needle guides and DICOM export ship with the scanner. Clarius publishes its Essentials membership at $695 a year, and Butterfly publishes plans at $299 and $420 a year.
How long does the battery last between charges?
The D3Pro and the D3L each hold 4200 mAh and list 3 hours of continuous scanning. The D3Ultra holds 2800 mAh for 2 hours, and the 150 g D3 and CD2 list 1.5 hours. All of them charge wirelessly.
Can one handheld probe cover lung, abdomen and the heart?
Yes. The D3Ultra, D3Pro, D3L and D3 each carry convex, linear and phased formats in one device. Buyer captures on the D3Ultra show lung B-lines, a pericardial effusion, a gallbladder, the vena cava, a kidney and a bladder.
Does a handheld ultrasound actually change decisions in a rural clinic?
A 2022 study of 427 handheld point-of-care examinations in rural Brandenburg reported an effect on patient management in 80.4% of physician cases. The same study reported a contribution to treatment decisions in 49.5% of cases.
Is a handheld enough in a disaster or field clinic?
In a Port-au-Prince field clinic after the 2010 Haiti earthquake, 51 handheld scans on 50 patients influenced care decisions in 70% of scans. The authors reported the highest yield for abdominal and pregnancy scanning.
Do I need a remote expert guiding the scan?
No. A trained operator scans without a remote mentor. A randomized trial of 37 inexperienced military and emergency responders found no significant performance difference between telementored and unmentored operators. The paper reported that telementoring may instead reduce operator stress.
How deep will a handheld scan on a large adult?
The D3Pro, D3L and D3 list 305 mm on convex and phased, and the D3Ultra lists 300 mm. That range covers a deep liver, a kidney and a subcostal cardiac window on most adults.
Which mobile devices work with a Suresult scanner?
Every model on this page lists iOS, Android and Windows. Windows support matters in remote work, because a field laptop can be the screen when no compatible phone is in the kit.
What formats does a Suresult scanner export?
Every model on this page exports JPEG, MP4, PNG and DICOM, with a cine buffer of 100, 200, 500 or 1000 frames. A 1000-frame loop is enough to hand a remote consultant real footage rather than a description.
What arrives in the box for a mission or a mobile clinic?
The D3Ultra ships in a lockable metal case with a local mains plug, a wireless charger, a warranty card and a quick user manual. Duties and shipping are inside the checkout price, with delivery in 1 to 7 days to Europe, North America and Oceania.
Which model suits a solo clinician, a mobile team or a spare kit?
A solo clinician who owns one scanner should take the D3Ultra. A mobile team scanning all day should take the D3Pro for the 3-hour battery. A vehicle or backpack spare should take the 150 g D3, which accepts a cable as well as Wi-Fi.
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- Heart rate, time, distance
- Left Ventricular Internal Diameter (LVIDd, LVIDs)
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- Velocity, heart rate, S/D ratio, depth
- Automatic vessel flow measurement
- Peak Systolic Velocity (PS), End-Diastolic Velocity (ED)
- Time-Averaged Maximum Velocity (TAMAX), Time-Averaged Mean Velocity (TAMEAN)
- Pulsatility Index (PI), Resistive Index (RI)
- Vessel Diameter (DIAM), Flow (FL)
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FAQ
Yes. Suresult handheld devices operate entirely offline. Scanning, saving, and reviewing images do not require an internet connection. With a secure built-in Wi-Fi signal, the probe connects easily to your phone or tablet—no external networks required.
All scans captured with Suresult devices are saved in both DICOM and JPEG/MP4 formats, complete with any annotations on your mobile device. You can easily share the media via email, hospital PACS, cloud platforms, or telemedicine software for remote expert review.
Yes. Since Suresult does not rely on third-party cloud servers, all patient data stays securely on your connected mobile device unless you choose to export it. This ensures full compliance with HIPAA regulations and minimizes the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches.
Most Suresult handhelds deliver 1.5 to 3 hours of continuous use on a full charge. This is typically enough to get through a busy clinic session, including mobile or school visits.
Absolutely. Suresult devices are built for demanding environments with rugged, medical-grade casings and IP67 (or higher) ratings that protect against water splashes and dust. They also come in a lockable metal carry case for extra safety during transport.
Any clinician with basic POCUS training can begin scanning confidently. For new users, hands-on experience over a few hours is usually enough to become comfortable. Optional onboarding videos and clinical guides are also available to help standardize use across your team.