Handheld Ultrasound for Emergency Medicine
Support focused assessment, procedural guidance and serial reassessment with a wireless handheld ultrasound designed for trained emergency healthcare professionals. Sono Mobile® CL64 combines convex, linear and phased-array preset capabilities for a broad range of emergency point-of-care ultrasound workflows.
Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Emergency Department
Point-of-care ultrasound in emergency medicine allows a trained clinician to acquire, interpret and integrate focused ultrasound findings during the patient encounter. Because a handheld ultrasound can be brought directly to the bedside, trauma bay or resuscitation area, it may support time-sensitive assessment without requiring immediate transport to a separate imaging room.
Emergency ultrasound is used to answer defined clinical questions, guide selected procedures and reassess changes over time. Its value depends on operator training, image quality, clinical context, documentation and integration with established emergency-care protocols.
Emergency Ultrasound Applications
Trauma and eFAST
Focused scanning may support evaluation for free intraperitoneal or pericardial fluid and, when extended to the chest, selected findings associated with pneumothorax or hemothorax.
Focused Cardiac Assessment
Cardiac views may assist trained clinicians in assessing gross ventricular activity, pericardial fluid and other focused questions during shock, dyspnea or cardiac arrest.
Lung Ultrasound
Lung POCUS may support focused evaluation for B-lines, pleural fluid, lung sliding and other findings relevant to acute respiratory presentations.
Shock and Hemodynamic Assessment
Focused cardiac, lung, abdominal and vascular views may be combined with clinical findings to support assessment and serial reassessment in undifferentiated shock.
Abdominal and Aortic Imaging
Convex imaging can support selected focused examinations of the abdominal aorta, kidneys, liver, gallbladder, bladder and peritoneal spaces.
Vascular Access and Procedures
Linear ultrasound may support visualization during selected vascular-access and needle-guided procedures when performed by appropriately trained clinicians using suitable sterile barriers.
Focused Emergency Ultrasound Protocols
FAST
The Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma is designed to evaluate selected anatomic windows for fluid in the appropriate trauma context.
eFAST
The extended FAST examination adds focused thoracic views that may assist in evaluating selected traumatic chest findings.
RUSH
Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension organizes focused cardiac, vascular, lung and abdominal views for patients with undifferentiated hypotension.
Cardiac, Hemodynamic and Vascular Ultrasound Videos
These short educational clips demonstrate selected focused ultrasound views acquired using Sono Mobile® handheld ultrasound. They are provided for professional education and product demonstration and are not independent diagnostic interpretations.
EPSS Measurement for LV Function
Aorta, IVC and Spine View
Femoral Doppler Ultrasound
Inferior Vena Cava Ultrasound
Sono Mobile® CL64 for Emergency Medicine
Sono Mobile® CL64 is a wireless dual-head handheld ultrasound system combining convex and linear scanning with a phased-array cardiac preset. This configuration supports a broad range of focused emergency, trauma, cardiac, lung, abdominal and vascular workflows without requiring multiple separate handheld devices.
- Convex and linear dual-head design
- Phased-array cardiac preset
- B, M, Color, PDI and PW modes
- iOS, Android and Windows support
- Wireless point-of-care workflow
- No recurring application subscription fee
- DICOM and PACS support
- Designed for trained professionals
CL64 Technical Overview
Lung and Abdominal Ultrasound Videos
The following clips demonstrate selected lung, abdominal and diaphragmatic ultrasound views. Image appearance may vary with patient factors, scanning conditions, device settings and operator technique.
Kidney, Liver and Morison’s Pouch
Pulmonary B-Lines Ultrasound
Hepatic Septation Ultrasound
Diaphragmatic Function Assessment
Integrating Handheld Ultrasound into Emergency Care
Focused Question
Define the clinical question and select the appropriate probe, preset and examination protocol.
Image Acquisition
Acquire suitable views using established scanning techniques, infection-control procedures and local policies.
Clinical Integration
Interpret findings together with history, examination, laboratory data and other available diagnostic information.
Documentation
Record relevant findings, limitations and required follow-up according to institutional standards.
Training and Responsible Emergency Ultrasound Use
Emergency ultrasound examinations should be performed and interpreted only by healthcare professionals with appropriate education, training, competency and authorization. Users should follow applicable laws, professional standards, institutional protocols, infection-control requirements and the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
A technically limited or negative focused examination cannot exclude every clinically important condition. When comprehensive imaging, consultation or urgent intervention is required, POCUS should be integrated into—not substituted for—the appropriate care pathway.
Professional Emergency Ultrasound Resources
These independent resources provide additional professional and educational information about handheld and point-of-care ultrasound in emergency medicine:
- NIH/PMC — The Use of Handheld Ultrasound Devices in Emergency Medicine
- NIH/PMC — Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Emergency Department
- ACEP Emergency Ultrasound Section
These external resources are provided for general professional and educational reference. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement of FAGONEX or Sono Mobile® products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is handheld ultrasound for emergency medicine?
Handheld ultrasound for emergency medicine is a compact point-of-care imaging system that allows trained clinicians to perform focused ultrasound examinations at or near the patient’s bedside.
Which emergency applications can POCUS support?
Depending on training and local protocols, emergency POCUS may support focused trauma, cardiac, lung, abdominal, vascular and procedural ultrasound applications.
Can Sono Mobile® CL64 support FAST and eFAST examinations?
CL64 provides convex, linear and phased-array preset capabilities that may support the required focused views when used by trained healthcare professionals following established protocols.
Which probes are included with Sono Mobile® CL64?
CL64 combines convex and linear scanning surfaces in one dual-head system and includes a phased-array cardiac preset for selected focused cardiac views.
Does emergency POCUS replace comprehensive imaging?
No. POCUS answers focused clinical questions and does not replace comprehensive diagnostic imaging, specialist interpretation or additional testing when these are medically indicated.
Which imaging modes are available on CL64?
Sono Mobile® CL64 supports B-mode, B/M, Color Doppler, Power Doppler Imaging and Pulsed-Wave Doppler.
Does the Sono Mobile® application require a subscription?
The compatible Sono Mobile® application is provided without a recurring application subscription or membership fee.
Can I request a demonstration of Sono Mobile® CL64?
Yes. Healthcare professionals and organizations can contact FAGONEX to request a personalized demonstration and discuss clinical, educational and workflow requirements.
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