What Are the BEST Portable Ultrasound Machines?
A portable ultrasound machine provides excellent scanning capabilities in a compact size. Most medical practices find portable ultrasound devices more convenient than stand-alone machines because they can quickly move from room to room. Patients need not wait for scans and do not have to travel to external facilities for necessary care.
We have chosen our top candidates for the best portable ultrasound machines, comparing their features and sharing what makes them unique.
Portable Devices
Philips CX50 Portable Ultrasound
The Philips CX50 (shown above) is an ideal choice for cardiovascular imaging. It has high computing power and excellent image quality.
GE Vivid Q Portable Ultrasound
Ge Vivid Q Ultrasound (shown above) : Hospitals and cardiology practices value this versatile laptop-style machine. It allows blood flow monitoring and imaging.
Samsung HM70a Portable Ultrasound
The Samsung HM70a compact machine (shown above) is easy to use and provides excellent cardiac, OB/GYN, abdominal, urological, and vascular medicine services.
Sonosite M-Turbo Portable Ultrasound
Durable and rugged, the SonoSite M-Turbo machine (shown above) boots quickly and is lightweight at only 6.7 pounds. It is an excellent choice for point-of-care, emergency, anesthesia, and needle guidance.
Handheld Devices
Vscan Air Portable Handheld Ultrasound
The GE Vscan Air Ultrasound (shown above) provides high-quality scans of the thoracic and abdominal areas. It has a versatile feature set and includes Doppler functionality.
Butterfly iQ+ Handeld Portable Ultrasound
The Butterfly iQ+ handheld ultrasound machine (shown above) works well in an emergency care environment. It relies on cloud storage.
Philips Lumify Handheld Portable Ultrasound
With high image quality compared to its competitors, Philips Lumify ultrasound (shown above) has intuitive controls. The device works with Android tablets and smartphones.
What To Look For in a Portable Ultrasound Machine
Meets Your Needs
One primary consideration when purchasing a new portable ultrasound machine is the type of scans you perform routinely. Certain machines fill a niche in specific medical branches, like gynecology and cardiology.
Versatility
If you purchase a portable ultrasound, you will want it to fulfill all the requirements in your practice. For example, you may need to perform both deep and shallow scans.
Affordability
Look closely at your budget and choose a machine that provides maximum reasonably priced performance. Sometimes, the newest and most complex model is not the best choice for your practice.
Ease of Use
Read as much as you can about the machine before purchasing, determining whether it has intuitive controls or relies on complex menus.
A Philips CX50 portable ultrasound (shown above) being used during a medical examination by a doctor to evaluate a patient.
Image Quality
Your top choice should have sufficient image resolution to see large structures and minor anomalies. Some machines have lower image quality and are not as versatile as others.
Compatibility
For a handheld ultrasound, consider compatibility. Most handheld ultrasounds connect to Apple or Samsung smartphones.
Choosing The Right Portable Ultrasound
A portable ultrasound system represents a significant investment in your practice. Research your purchase carefully and speak to an experienced sales team that can connect you with multiple device lines.
Call Universal Diagnostic Solutions
If you are searching for an ultrasound machine, we can help compare your options. Our knowledgeable team can help you sort out the vast number of choices and target the right combination of features and pricing. Please call us at 760-754-3288 to reach out to our sales team.
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