Handheld ultrasound for internal medicine, window by window
Liver to lung: eight internal medicine windows captured by buyers on Suresult handhelds, with depth, gain and frequency still on screen. Convex, linear and phased heads on one wireless probe, software included, no subscription.
Quick answer
A handheld ultrasound for internal medicine is a wireless probe that images chest, abdomen and heart at the bedside during a single patient visit.
- One probe carries three formats: a convex head for the abdomen, a linear head for chest and vessels, a phased head for the heart.
- Convex depth on the D3Ultra runs 90 to 300 mm, and a buyer frame on this page was recorded at the 300 mm end.
- Color Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler, M-mode and DICOM export are included on all eight models in the table below, with no software subscription.
The capture atlas
Eight real internal medicine windows, captured by buyers on Suresult handhelds
Unedited clinical captures · select any image to enlarge
Liver2 windows
Subcostal liver window on the D3Ultra
The first window of an abdominal pass, labeled Leber subcostal on screen by a German buyer. Hepatic vessels and the portal region sit inside a 160 mm sector.
captured on a D3Ultra at 3.2 MHz, 160 mm depth, gain 84 dB, dynamic range 40Longitudinal liver on the D3Ultra
The same buyer in longitudinal section, labeled Leber Laengsschnitt. Harmonic imaging at 5.0 MHz with gain at 90 dB lifts parenchymal texture out of the noise.
captured on a D3Ultra with harmonic imaging at 5.0 MHz, 160 mm depth, gain 90 dBGallbladder and bladder2 windows
Long-axis gallbladder on the D3Ultra
An anechoic gallbladder lying against the liver, sent in by a buyer in July 2026. Right upper quadrant pain is one of the most common questions an internist brings to a probe.
captured on a D3Ultra at 3.2 MHz, 160 mm depth, gain 81 dB, dynamic range 80
Bladder and prostate in transverse on the D3Ultra
A filled bladder with the prostate beneath it, measured on screen at 33.37 mm and 43.62 mm. Calipers run in the app, so a retention question is answered without a second device.
captured on a D3Ultra with harmonic imaging at 5.0 MHz, 160 mm depth, two on-screen calipersKidney2 windows
Right kidney at 300 mm on the D3Ultra
The depth scale on this frame reads 300 mm, the top of the convex range, with gain pushed to 96 dB. It is the window that shows what the probe does on a large abdomen.
captured on a D3Ultra with harmonic imaging at 5.0 MHz, 300 mm depth, gain 96 dB
Dilated right renal collecting system on a Suresult convex head
An anechoic branching collecting system inside the right kidney, seen through the liver on an iPhone. Hydronephrosis is a finding that changes the same-day plan for a rising creatinine.
captured on a Suresult convex head in the iOS app, depth scale to 220 mm, app version 3.6.47Vessels and neck2 windows
Inferior vena cava on the D3Ultra
The cava running toward the right atrium, labeled Vena Cava by the buyer. Caval caliber and respiratory collapse read volume status before fluid is given.
captured on a D3Ultra at 3.2 MHz, 160 mm depth, gain 84 dB
Distal common carotid artery on the D3Ultra
The far wall of the distal common carotid with an intima-media caliper reading 0.65 mm. A linear head puts atherosclerosis screening into the same visit as the abdominal pass.
captured on a D3Ultra linear head at 7.5 MHz, 40 mm depth, gain 58 dB, intima-media length 0.65 mm on screen
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Technique basics
How the exam comes together, probe to report
- Start with the convex head and 160 mm of depth.
Liver, kidney, gallbladder, bladder and free fluid all sit inside a 160 mm sector on an average adult. Open the depth only when the far field is cut off.
D: 160 mm on the D3Ultra header - Set gain from the live control bar, not a menu.
Gain, depth, harmonic imaging and denoise sit on the same screen as the image. A 40 mm neck window on this page reads 58 dB, and the 300 mm kidney window reads 96 dB.
Gain+ and Gain- on the live bar; 58 dB at 40 mm, 96 dB at 300 mm - Turn harmonic imaging on for parenchyma.
The longitudinal liver and kidney frames here read F: H5.0 MHz, the harmonic setting. Harmonics cut haze in the near field, which matters most on a heavy abdomen.
F: H5.0 MHz in the header marks the harmonic setting 
Measure on the device, then export.Two orthogonal calipers give a size in millimeters without leaving the app. This buyer measured 117.75 mm and 100.99 mm on an Android phone in French.
Measure menu, JPEG, PNG, MP4 or DICOM out
What the research says
The evidence, three studies checked
- A pocket scan at admission corrected, verified or added a diagnosis in more than one in three patients.
Among 199 patients examined after emergency medical admission, resident pocket-size ultrasound changed the primary diagnosis in 6.5% of patients and added an important second diagnosis in 24.0%.
Andersen et al., J Ultrasound Med 2015 - Lung ultrasound separated cardiac from pulmonary dyspnea on an internal medicine ward.
In 130 consecutive internal medicine patients, a generalized interstitial syndrome on lung ultrasound separated cardiac from pulmonary dyspnea with 93.75% sensitivity and 86.11% specificity.
Perrone et al., Eur J Intern Med 2017 - For pneumonia in older inpatients, bedside lung ultrasound was more accurate than chest x-ray.
In 169 multimorbid patients averaging 83 years of age, lung ultrasound reached 0.90 diagnostic accuracy for pneumonia against 0.67 for chest x-ray.
Ticinesi et al., Medicine (Baltimore) 2016
Pick your model
Pick the model that fits your day
A ward and clinic generalistD3UltraThe D3Ultra carries convex, linear and phased heads on one wireless probe with 192 elements and 64 channels. Most captures in the atlas above came from this model.
Three heads, one probe, three formats
$2,976 D3Ultra · Convex Linear Phased MultipuBuy nowView D3Ultra →
Long ward rounds on one chargeD3ProThe D3Pro holds the same three formats behind a 4,200 mAh battery rated for 3 hours of continuous scanning. Its convex head reaches 305 mm across a 60 degree sector.
3-hour battery, three formats
$2,697 D3Pro · Dual-Head 3-in-1 Wireless UlBuy nowView D3Pro →Abdomen first, the heart rarelyC5SH-ProThe C5SH-Pro is a convex-only scanner with 256 elements and 64 channels working from 90 mm to 300 mm. It suits a physician whose questions are liver, kidney, aorta and free fluid.
256 elements, convex only
$4,185 C5SH-Pro · 64 Channels High-Res Convex Buy nowView C5SH-Pro →Scanner comparison
Eight Suresult models for internal 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 chest, abdomen and heart, 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 formats with a 4,200 mAh battery and 3 hours of scanning |
 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 | The widest convex sector in this table at 70 degrees, with an 80 degree phased sector |
 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 | Three formats in a 150 g body, 128 elements and 32 channels |
| C5SH-Pro | $4,185 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz | 90-300 mm | 256 elements and 64 channels for abdominal detail, with needle enhance |
| C5SH | $2,139 | Convex 3.2/5.0 MHz | 90-300 mm | 192-element convex head with color and pulsed-wave Doppler at 150 g |
 CD2 | $2,697 | Linear 7.5/10, phased 2.2/3.6 MHz | Phased 90-190 mm; linear 20-100 mm | Heart and vascular lines when the abdomen is not the question |
 L10H | $2,325 | Linear 7.5/10 MHz | 20-100 mm | Visualized needle guidance and 5 hours of continuous scanning |
Against the known brands
Suresult vs Clarius C3 HD3, Butterfly iQ3 and GE Vscan Air CL for internal medicine
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| Suresult | Clarius C3 HD3 | Butterfly iQ3 | GE Vscan Air CL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging formats | Convex, linear and phased heads on the D3Ultra, D3Pro, D3L and D3; a 256-element convex head on the C5SH-Pro | Single convex array, 2-6 MHz published | Single semiconductor array, 1-12 MHz published | Dual head: curved 2-5 MHz and linear 3-12 MHz published |
| Cardiac window | Phased head on all four three-format models, 50 to 80 degree sector, with color Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler and M-mode included | The C3 HD3 is a convex scanner; the phased array is a separate Clarius model | Cardiac presets published to 25 cm | The CL pair is curved and linear; the sector array is on the SL model |
| Software platforms | iOS, Android and Windows on every model in the table above, with the same probe pairing to each | iOS 16+ and Android 13+ published | iOS and Android published | Android and Apple smartphones and tablets published |
| Device price | D3 $2,232, D3L $2,418, D3Pro $2,697 and D3Ultra $2,976, each published on its own product page | $3,795 published | $3,899 published | $4,999 starting price published |
| Software subscription | None. Color Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler, M-mode, needle guides and DICOM export are included on every model in the table above | Clarius Essentials is published at $695 per year | Core $299 per year or Advanced $420 per year; $1,500 buys five years of Advanced | Digital Tools are sold separately from the scanner |
| Landed cost | Duties and shipping are inside the checkout price, with 1-7 day expedited delivery | US list price; duties and shipping are separate outside the US | US list price; duties and shipping are separate outside the US | US list price; duties and shipping are separate 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 internal medicine windows on this page are buyer captures, with depth, gain and frequency still on screen.
- One D3Ultra carries convex, linear and phased heads, so chest, abdomen and heart share a single probe.
- A buyer frame here reads 300 mm of convex depth on the D3Ultra, the top of its published range.
- Color Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler, M-mode, needle guides and DICOM export ship with every model in the Suresult table above.
- Suresult charges no software subscription, so the five-year cost of ownership is the purchase price.
- Duties and shipping sit inside the checkout price, with 1-7 day expedited delivery.
- Suresult software runs on iOS, Android and Windows, and the captures on this page were recorded in the iOS app.
- Suresult publishes CE, FDA 510(k), EU MDR, Health Canada and ISO 13485 documentation.
Clarius publishes the C3 HD3 at $3,795 and Clarius Essentials at $695 per year, which reaches $3,475 in membership fees by year five. A Suresult scanner carries no subscription, so year five costs what year one costs.
Three models, one decision
One conversation gets a direct recommendation: the right Suresult probe, or a straight “neither.”
Top-Rated Handheld Ultrasound for Internal Medicine Applications
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
Internal 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
Internal 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
Internal Medicine
What to Consider Before Buying a Handheld Ultrasound for Internal Medicine
Before you buy
What to check before buying
What is the best handheld ultrasound for internal medicine?
The Suresult D3Ultra is the strongest fit, because one probe carries convex, linear and phased heads. Abdomen, chest and heart are then scanned without changing devices.
Can one handheld ultrasound cover lung, abdomen and heart?
Yes. The Suresult D3Ultra switches between a convex head for the abdomen and a linear head for the chest wall. A phased head on the same probe covers the cardiac windows.
How deep does a handheld ultrasound scan for abdominal work?
The Suresult D3Ultra convex head is specified from 90 mm to 300 mm. A buyer capture on this page was recorded at 300 mm on a right kidney.
Does lung ultrasound help an internist decide why a patient is short of breath?
Yes. Perrone et al., Eur J Intern Med 2017 studied 130 internal medicine patients. A generalized interstitial syndrome on lung ultrasound separated cardiac from pulmonary dyspnea with 93.75% sensitivity and 86.11% specificity.
Is bedside ultrasound accurate enough for pneumonia on a medical ward?
In Ticinesi et al., Medicine (Baltimore) 2016, lung ultrasound reached 0.90 diagnostic accuracy for pneumonia against 0.67 for chest x-ray in 169 older multimorbid inpatients. It is a bedside adjunct alongside standard imaging.
How long does a bedside internal medicine scan take?
Andersen et al., J Ultrasound Med 2015, PMID 25792578, timed resident pocket-size examinations. The median was 5.7 minutes for the cardiac examination and 4.7 minutes for the abdominal examination.
How much does a handheld ultrasound for internal medicine cost?
Suresult publishes a price for each three-format model: D3 $2,232, D3L $2,418, D3Pro $2,697 and D3Ultra $2,976. Clarius publishes the C3 HD3 at $3,795 and Butterfly publishes the iQ3 at $3,899.
Is there a subscription with a Suresult scanner?
No. Color Doppler, pulsed-wave Doppler, M-mode, measurements, needle guides and DICOM export are included. Clarius Essentials is published at $695 per year, and Butterfly membership at $299 or $420 per year.
Which Suresult model suits an abdomen-first internist?
The C5SH-Pro is the convex-only model, with 256 elements, 64 channels and a 90 mm to 300 mm depth range. It suits a physician whose questions are liver, kidney, aorta and free fluid.
Can a handheld ultrasound measure bladder volume?
Yes. A convex model such as the Suresult D3Ultra images the filled bladder and measures its dimensions with on-screen calipers. A capture on this page carries two calipers in a bladder and prostate view.
Does the scanner work on Windows as well as a phone?
Yes. Suresult software runs on iOS, Android and Windows, and the same probe pairs with each. The captures on this page were recorded in the iOS app.
What does a handheld ultrasound not replace in internal medicine?
A handheld answers focused questions such as free fluid, hydronephrosis, B-lines or pericardial effusion. Full organ staging, contrast studies and formal echocardiography stay with a cart system.
Does a Suresult scanner export images into a patient record?
Yes. The D3, D3L, D3Pro, D3Ultra, C5SH, C5SH-Pro, CD2 and L10H save stills and cine loops of 100 to 1,000 frames. Each exports as DICOM, JPEG, PNG or MP4.
Which probe format should an internal medicine buyer start with?
Start with a convex head, because liver, kidney, bladder, aorta and free fluid are the most common internal medicine questions. Linear and phased coverage then comes with a three-format model.
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B+M Mode
- Heart rate, time, distance
- Left Ventricular Internal Diameter (LVIDd, LVIDs)
- Ejection Fraction (EF), Stroke Volume (SV)
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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)
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FAQ
If you’ve never worked with ultrasound, you’ll need at least a basic POCUS course to understand image orientation, probe handling, and interpretation. But once trained, Suresult’s intuitive interface makes it easy to apply in daily practice.
Yes. Suresult models with phased and convex probe options can scan the heart, liver, kidneys, and bladder. You can also use built-in tools to assist with cardiac measurements.
Absolutely. All Suresult models are below 300g and have battery life between 1.5-2 hours. You can easily carry them around and connect to your phone or tablet for instant imaging.
Yes. Suresult devices include needle enhancement features that improve safety and precision during procedures.
It depends on your region. But in most modern healthcare settings, diagnostic and procedural POCUS can be billed using standard CPT codes. Always check your local billing guidelines to ensure compliance.
Suresult is designed for point-of-care and can handle most bedside assessments and interventional guidance, like any formal unit. However, for deeper imaging capabilities and advanced modalities like 3D, contrast, or elastography, you’ll likely need a full machine.