--- title: Portable Ultrasound Equipment and Machine Blog | UMI Blog description: UMI Blog | United Medical Instruments Ultrasound Machine Blog --- [![Umi Ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hubfs/images/part-1.png)](http://www.umiultrasound.com/) [![Umi Ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/part-2.png?width=173&name=part-2.png)](http://www.umiultrasound.com/) - [Home](http://www.umiultrasound.com/) - [Systems](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine) - [Acuson Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/acuson) - [Esaote Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/esaote) - [GE Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/ge) - [Philips Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/philips/cx50) - [Siemens Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/siemens) - [SonoSite Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/sonosite) - [Terason Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/terason) - [Toshiba Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/toshiba) - [Compare Systems](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/ultrasound-comparison) - [Portable Ultrasound Machines](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/portable) - [Used Ultrasound Machines](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/used) - [Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers) - [Acuson Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/acuson-transducers) - [Esaote Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/esaote-transducers) - [GE Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/ge) - [Philips Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/philips) - [Siemens Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/siemens) - [SonoSite Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/sonosite) - [Terason Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/terason) - [Toshiba Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/toshiba) - [Clinical Specialty](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/ultrasound-breast-imaging) - [Breast Imaging](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/ultrasound-breast-imaging) - [Cardiology Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/cardiology-ultrasound) - [Dialysis Access](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/dialysis-access-ultrasound) - [Endocrinology Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/endocrinology) - [Family Practice](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/family-practice-ultrasound) - [Musculoskeletal](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/musculoskeletal-ultrasound-imaging) - [Nephrology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/nephrology) - [OB/GYN](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/ob-gyn-ultrasound) - [Orthopedic](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/orthopedic-sports-medicine-ultrasound) - [Pain Management](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/pain-management-ultrasound) - [Phlebology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/phlebology-vein-ultrasound) - [Podiatry](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/podiatry) - [Small Parts Imaging](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/small-parts-ultrasound) - [Urology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/urology) - [Vascular Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/vascular-ultrasound) - [Vascular Access](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/vascular-access) - [Women's Health](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/womens-health) - [MRI](http://www.umiultrasound.com/dedicated-mri) - [Ultrasound Blog](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog) - [Service](http://www.umiultrasoundservice.com/) - [About Us](http://www.umiultrasound.com/company) - [News/Events](http://www.umiultrasound.com/about-umi/conferences) - [UMI Store](http://www.umistore.com/) # United Medical Instruments - Diagnostic Ultrasound Blog! ## [Ultrasound Imaging Guide - Advanced Software Optimization](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/ultrasound-imaging-guide-advanced-software-optimization) Posted by [Jeanette Ashby](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/author/jeanette-ashby) on Fri, Jan 13, 2017 @ 08:01 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.umiultrasoundservice.com/ultrasound-rental.com/images/rocketlauncher/blog/advanced-ultrasound-imaging-optimization.png)](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/ultrasound-imaging-guide-advanced-software-optimization) There have been many advances in ultrasound technology in the past 20 years however, only three have had a significant affect on the quality of an ultrasound image. [Read More](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/ultrasound-imaging-guide-advanced-software-optimization) Topics: [UMI Blog](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/umi-blog), [ultrasound advanced software](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/ultrasound-advanced-software) ## [Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/qualify-for-section-179-in-2016-time-runs-out) Posted by [Jeanette Ashby](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/author/jeanette-ashby) on Wed, Nov 9, 2016 @ 12:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/hub/200822/file-347653575.png/section_179_savings-300x213.png.png?t=1477922982123&width=100&name=section_179_savings-300x213.png)](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/qualify-for-section-179-in-2016-time-runs-out)  **What is the Section 179 Deduction?** *Essentially, Section 179 of the IRS tax code is an incentive created by the U.S government to encourage businesses to invest in themselves, allowing them to elect to recover all or part of the cost of certain qualifying property, up to a limit, by deducting it in the year the property was placed in service.* [Read More](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/qualify-for-section-179-in-2016-time-runs-out) Topics: [UMI Blog](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/umi-blog), [MRI](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/mri) ## [EMR Integration with uSmart Ultrasound Tablet](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/366876/EMR-Integration-with-uSmart-Ultrasound-Tablet) Posted by [Jeanette Ashby](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/author/jeanette-ashby) on Wed, Jan 15, 2014 @ 14:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/file-460485190-png/images/veinspec_final_tagline_noveins.png)](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/366876/EMR-Integration-with-uSmart-Ultrasound-Tablet) Healthcare providers all across the nation are shifting to modern Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, and, if you have been researching your options you have discovered that there are wide variety of systems to choose from. [Read More](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/366876/EMR-Integration-with-uSmart-Ultrasound-Tablet) Topics: [UMI Blog](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/umi-blog) ## [What is the Section 179 Deduction?](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/348456/what-is-the-section-179-deduction) Posted by [Jeanette Ashby](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/author/jeanette-ashby) on Thu, Nov 7, 2013 @ 07:11 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/hub/200822/file-347653575.png)](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/348456/what-is-the-section-179-deduction) **Looking to purchase an ultrasound system this year?** Now is the time to take advantage of the [Section 179 Tax Deduction](https://www.irs.gov/publications/p946/ch02.html) before the 2016 clock runs out. **What is the Section 179 Deduction?** *Essentially, Section 179 of the IRS tax code is an incentive created by the U.S government to encourage businesses to invest in themselves, allowing them to **deduct the full purchase price** of qualifying equipment purchased, financed, or leased in 2016.* [Read More](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/348456/what-is-the-section-179-deduction) Topics: [UMI Blog](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/umi-blog) ## [Why is the uSmart ultrasound tablet ideal for PICC Line Procedures?](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/300734/Why-is-the-uSmart-ultrasound-tablet-ideal-for-PICC-Line-Procedures) Posted by [Jeanette Ashby](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/author/jeanette-ashby) on Tue, Jun 11, 2013 @ 14:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/file-64533219-jpg/images/picc-.jpg)](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/300734/Why-is-the-uSmart-ultrasound-tablet-ideal-for-PICC-Line-Procedures) A PICC line can be used as a reliable way to administer antibiotics, pain medicine, chemotherapy, and nutrition, or for the drawing of blood samples. They are inserted by a physician’s assistant or certified nurse using ultrasound technology at the patient’s bedside to visualize a deep, large vessel in the upper arm. [Read More](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/300734/Why-is-the-uSmart-ultrasound-tablet-ideal-for-PICC-Line-Procedures) Topics: [UMI Blog](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/umi-blog) ## [Have you heard about the Portable Toshiba Viamo Ultrasound Machine?](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/281929/Have-you-heard-about-the-Portable-Toshiba-Viamo-Ultrasound-Machine) Posted by [Jeanette Ashby](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/author/jeanette-ashby) on Wed, May 15, 2013 @ 13:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/file-21184473-png/images/viamo.png)](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/281929/Have-you-heard-about-the-Portable-Toshiba-Viamo-Ultrasound-Machine) The **[Toshiba Viamo](http://umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/toshiba/viamo)** combines all the advantages of a **[portable ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/portable)** system with the diagnostic precision, productivity and comfort of a premium cart-based machine. It shares its core imaging engine and transducer technology with the **[Toshiba Aplio™ series](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/toshiba)**, and offers uncompromized image quality and clinical workflow support in situations where unlimited portability is required. [Read More](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/281929/Have-you-heard-about-the-Portable-Toshiba-Viamo-Ultrasound-Machine) Topics: [Toshiba Viamo](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/toshiba-viamo), [UMI Blog](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/umi-blog), [ultrasound guided injections](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/ultrasound-guided-injections) ## [Pain Management Clinics Benefit from Diagnostic Ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/191823/Pain-Management-Clinics-Benefit-from-Diagnostic-Ultrasound) Posted by [Leslie Patton](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/author/leslie-patton) on Fri, Mar 22, 2013 @ 14:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/file-29062097-jpg/images/needle_guidance_image.jpg)](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/191823/Pain-Management-Clinics-Benefit-from-Diagnostic-Ultrasound) Physicians from many specialties are prescribing exercise for health conditions such as: obesity, heart disease, elevated cholesterol, stress, high blood pressure and musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and osteoporosis. [Read More](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/191823/Pain-Management-Clinics-Benefit-from-Diagnostic-Ultrasound) Topics: [msk ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/msk-ultrasound), [musculoskeletal ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/musculoskeletal-ultrasound), [UMI Blog](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/umi-blog), [Diagnostic Ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/diagnostic-ultrasound), [laptop ultrasound machine](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/laptop-ultrasound-machine), [pain management ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/pain-management-ultrasound), [ultrasound guidance joint injections](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/ultrasound-guidance-joint-injections) ## [Growing Need for Ultrasound Guided MSK Injections](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/229264/Growing-Need-for-Ultrasound-Guided-MSK-Injections) Posted by [Jeanette Ashby](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/author/jeanette-ashby) on Fri, Mar 15, 2013 @ 20:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/file-22998655-jpg/images/treatment_hand.jpg)](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/229264/Growing-Need-for-Ultrasound-Guided-MSK-Injections) **Growing Need for Musculoskeletal Injections Combined with Diagnostic Ultrasound for Guidance** Physicians from many specialties are prescribing exercise for health conditions such as: obesity, heart disease, elevated cholesterol, stress, high blood pressure and musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and osteoporosis. Terms such as “wellness” and “healthy lifestyle” are often used to encourage patients to improve their overall health – but what impact does exercise have on people: Those who are just becoming more active and others who have participated in strenuous activity most of their lives? Are people suffering painful results from increased activity? How can a physician be assured his treatments are working? [Read More](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/229264/Growing-Need-for-Ultrasound-Guided-MSK-Injections) Topics: [msk ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/msk-ultrasound), [musculoskeletal ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/musculoskeletal-ultrasound), [UMI Blog](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/umi-blog), [portable msk ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/portable-msk-ultrasound), [ultrasound guided injections](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/ultrasound-guided-injections) ## [New Fly Thru Ultrasound Technology from Toshiba Makes the Diagnosis](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/165104/New-Fly-Thru-Ultrasound-Technology-from-Toshiba-Makes-the-Diagnosis) Posted by [Leslie Patton](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/author/leslie-patton) on Fri, Sep 7, 2012 @ 09:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/file-29058166-png/images/fly_thru_technology.png)](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/165104/New-Fly-Thru-Ultrasound-Technology-from-Toshiba-Makes-the-Diagnosis) Fly Thru Technology from [Toshiba](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/toshiba) is innovative and forward-thinking, combining other imaging technologies found on larger and more expensive modalities.   According to a press release from Toshiba America, it is described as follows:   [Read More](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/165104/New-Fly-Thru-Ultrasound-Technology-from-Toshiba-Makes-the-Diagnosis) Topics: [Toshiba Viamo](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/toshiba-viamo), [portable ultrasound machine](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/portable-ultrasound-machine), [United Medical Instruments](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/united-medical-instruments), [UMI Blog](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/umi-blog), [Diagnostic Ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/diagnostic-ultrasound), [laptop ultrasound machine](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/laptop-ultrasound-machine), [portable ultrasound system](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/portable-ultrasound-system), [compact ultrasound system](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/compact-ultrasound-system), [Used Ultrasound Machine](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/used-ultrasound-machine), [Toshiba Ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/toshiba-ultrasound), [Fly Thru Ultrasound Technology](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/fly-thru-ultrasound-technology) ## [Which Portable Ultrasound Machine is Right for You?](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/165101/Which-Portable-Ultrasound-Machine-is-Right-for-You) Posted by [Leslie Patton](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/author/leslie-patton) on Fri, Sep 7, 2012 @ 09:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/file-29063359-png/images/portable-ultrasound-machines-resized-600.png)](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/165101/Which-Portable-Ultrasound-Machine-is-Right-for-You) Compact ultrasound, [portable ultrasound machine](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/portable), hand-held ultrasound system….. regardless of which name you use, the general category is still the same: small, laptop-sized ultrasound machine that, in most models, packs as much punch as its cart-based brothers. According to our guru in the ultrasound industry, Harvey Klein, portable ultrasound machines are defined as “compact ultrasound systems…..weighing 14 pounds or less, including handheld, hand-carried, and laptop machines.” Others don’t put the weight specification as a defining characteristic, but instead think of it as moveable between locations. The main selling point being that as point-of care demands increase, the [portable ultrasound machines](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/portable) can easily be used in the Emergency Department, small physician practice or sports medicine clinic, wherever imaging needs to be brought to the patient, avoiding the need for the patient to be moved. But the question is, which machine is right for you? Some physicians still believe that a full-sized 100 pound ultrasound machine is the only device that will yield the imaging results required to make a diagnosis. In many cases that’s just not true. Yes, 3D/4D technology requires more processing power that 2D imaging, and there are certain features that still can only be found on the cart-based ultrasound system. However, for many diagnostic imaging needs the portable ultrasound machine is the perfect solution – with its ease of use, comparable image quality, needle guided software, and affordable pricing. At [United Medial Instruments, Inc.](http://www.umiultrasound.com/) we offer both new and [used portable ultrasound machines](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/used). A quick breakdown follows: [GE Logiq e](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/ge/logiq-e) A 10-pound, fully shared service, easy to use machine with the following stand-out features: - Panoramic Imaging - Split Screen – show two images side by side while live scanning - 3D imaging - Needle Visualization [Siemens Acuson P300](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/siemens/acuson-p300) A 26-pound, workhorse portable ultrasound machine for a variety of clinical markets including: OB/GYN, Cardiovascular, general imaging and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Stand-out features are: - Panoramic imaging - Speckle reduction and compounding - Intra-operative and laprascopic transducers for interventional procedures, including an exceptional 18MHZ high frequency probe [Toshiba Viamo](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/toshiba/viamo) An 18-pound laptop ultrasound machine that shines in all clinical markets from Cardiovascular to OB/GYN to Musculoskeletal. Stand-out features are: - Advanced Dynamic Flow – allows for directional color Doppler – see low flow every time - Application-specific calculations - Flexible modes with either tablet and touch-screen or keyboard What are you waiting for?! Contact us today to schedule your [FREE online virtual demo](https://go.umiultrasound.com/Online-Demonstration-of-Portable-Ultrasound-Machine) of one of these new compact ultrasound machines, visit our website to learn more, [http://www.umiultrasound.com/](http://www.umiultrasound.com/)  or give us a call, 877.490.7036. [Read More](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/bid/165101/Which-Portable-Ultrasound-Machine-is-Right-for-You) Topics: [Toshiba Viamo](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/toshiba-viamo), [portable ultrasound machine](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/portable-ultrasound-machine), [United Medical Instruments](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/united-medical-instruments), [UMI Blog](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/umi-blog), [Diagnostic Ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/diagnostic-ultrasound), [laptop ultrasound machine](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/laptop-ultrasound-machine), [portable ultrasound system](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/portable-ultrasound-system), [compact ultrasound system](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/compact-ultrasound-system), [point of care ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/point-of-care-ultrasound), [GE Logiq e](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/ge-logiq-e), [Siemens Acuson P300](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/siemens-acuson-p300) [All posts](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/all) [Next](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/topic/umi-blog/page/2) ### Looking for an Ultrasound Machine, Ultrasound Transducer, Ultrasound Repair or Ultrasound Training? 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