GE HealthCare Vivid i Ultrasound Machine

The GE HealthCare Vivid i is a high-performance, battery-operated portable ultrasound system built primarily for cardiovascular imaging, with the flexibility to support shared service exams such as abdominal and small parts imaging. While newer portable platforms have taken over the “premium” title, the Vivid i remains a tried-and-true mid-range cardiac ultrasound known for strong imaging capability, dependable workflow, and broad probe support at a more approachable price point.

Vivid i is based on GE’s TruScan Architecture and supports raw data storage with advanced post-processing, plus seamless DICOM connectivity and compatibility with EchoPAC for offline review and reporting. A 15-inch high-resolution TFT LCD (tilt range 0–180°) and quick standby-to-boot behavior help it stay practical for mobile workflows, bedside scanning, and perioperative environments.

A major differentiator for this class is its support for advanced cardiac workflows including triplex imaging and access to TEE transducers, along with a deep feature set that includes tissue harmonics, tissue velocity imaging, strain-based analysis (options/configuration dependent), and vascular visualization tools like B-Flow and Blood Flow Imaging for improved delineation of flow without bleeding into surrounding tissue.

Key Features:

• Portable cardiovascular-focused platform with support for cardiac, vascular, general imaging, and perioperative use.
• 15-inch high-resolution TFT LCD with 1600 × 1200 display resolution and 0–180° tilt range.
• Battery operation designed for mobile scanning (over 1 hour of scanning on rechargeable battery, plus standby mode).
• Triplex imaging workflow support (2D + Color + Doppler).
• TEE support (multi-plane transesophageal probes supported; probe availability/configuration dependent).
• Image enhancement: compound imaging, speckle reduction, coded harmonics, and advanced post-processing on stored raw data.
• Advanced Doppler suite: PW, CW, HPRF, Color Doppler, Color M-Mode, plus automatic spectrum optimization features.
• Vascular visualization options: B-Flow and Blood Flow Imaging (BFI) (configuration dependent).
• EchoPAC connectivity for review, reporting, and quantitative analysis on compatible workstations.
• DICOM options: Print, Store, Worklist, Structured Reports, MPPS, Storage Commitment (options/configuration dependent).

GE Vivid i Ultrasound System Specifications: