Periodmed PAU1A

Cardiology and emergency medicine departments represent the primary setting for the PAU1A. Bedside assessment of left ventricular function, pericardial effusion, right heart strain, valvular pathology, and inferior vena cava collapsibility are all achievable through standard transthoracic echocardiographic windows using the phased-array probe's small footprint and sector angle. Clinicians access diagnostic-grade cardiac imaging without requesting an echo lab slot or waiting for a cart. Medigear.uk supports departmental procurement with full specification documentation and volume pricing for cardiology and emergency fleet purchasing.

Intensive care and high-dependency units gain specific value from the PAU1A's wireless, cableless design. In environments where ventilators and monitoring lines occupy bedside space, eliminating the echo cart removes a significant logistical barrier to daily cardiac assessment. Fluid responsiveness evaluation, tamponade screening, and regional wall motion assessment are achievable without patient transfer. PW Doppler to ±150 cm and colour flow to ±80 cm cover valvular and deep vascular Doppler in critically ill patients. The IPX7 rating supports submersion disinfection in isolation and high-acuity environments. Medigear.uk can advise on fleet configurations for ICU procurement.

Anaesthesiology and perioperative teams use the PAU1A for pre-operative cardiac screening, intraoperative volume assessment, and post-operative haemodynamic monitoring at the bedside. The subcostal and parasternal windows accessible with the phased-array configuration are the standard views used during anaesthetic cardiac evaluation, delivered from a device the anaesthetist carries rather than wheels into the operating environment. Community cardiology services use the device for initial cardiac screening, referral triage, and follow-up without a fixed echo infrastructure.

General diagnostic wards, oncology, and gastroenterology services also benefit from the PAU1A's 45–300 mm depth range and 2.5–4.5 MHz frequency selection for abdominal organ assessment, ascitic fluid mapping, and pleural effusion detection. Medigear.uk provides purchasing and after-sales support for individual practitioners, procurement teams, and distribution partners, building a portfolio of portable cardiac imaging systems.

192-Element Phased Array for Diagnostic-Grade Cardiac Sector Imaging

The PAU1A's 192-element phased-array transducer provides the aperture required for consistent sector beam-forming across a 45–300 mm depth range, supporting standard transthoracic echocardiographic windows without compromising image quality. This element count significantly exceeds many entry-level handheld cardiac probes and enables the PAU1A's extended Doppler ranges and harmonic imaging modes. For cardiology procurement teams, element count is a direct indicator of imaging performance at depth.

Bedside Echocardiography Without an Echo Cart or Lab Slot

The PAU1A's phased-array configuration, small probe footprint, and wireless self-contained design enable standard echocardiographic views — parasternal, apical, subcostal, and suprasternal — at the bedside, in the emergency bay, or in the ICU without a cart, a dedicated echo room, or a fixed appointment. For departments where cardiac imaging demand exceeds echo lab capacity, the PAU1A directly extends point-of-care assessment capability. Medigear.uk can supply as a single device or in volume for departmental fleet building.

CE-Certified Compliance for Cardiac and Institutional Procurement

CE certification confirms that the PAU1A meets applicable medical device directive requirements across its full frequency range and mode suite. This is the primary compliance requirement for cardiac and general clinical equipment in hospital procurement, and the PAU1A satisfies it without restriction. You can find the declaration of conformity and the full technical file on Medigear.uk, giving governance and procurement teams a clear, auditable compliance trail.

Harmonic Imaging at H3.5 and H4.0 MHz for Challenging Acoustic Windows

Harmonic modes at H3.5 and H4.0 MHz reduce artefact and improve tissue contrast in patients with poor acoustic windows — high BMI, lung hyperinflation, or post-surgical chest wall changes — where fundamental imaging alone produces suboptimal cardiac boundary definition. Harmonic imaging is a standard requirement for diagnostic echocardiography in a mixed adult population and is fully implemented across the PAU1A's phased-array configuration.

Extended PW Doppler (±150 cm) and Colour Flow (±80 cm) for Valvular Assessment

PW Doppler to ±150 cm and colour flow to ±80 cm provide the velocity and depth coverage required for aortic and mitral valve peak velocity measurement, tricuspid regurgitation assessment, pulmonary artery flow, inferior vena cava Doppler, and deep abdominal vascular studies without aliasing. These ranges are among the broadest available in a handheld phased-array probe, bringing the PAU1A into clinical equivalence with cart-based systems for standard Doppler-dependent cardiac workflows.

IPX7 Waterproof Rating for Submersion Disinfection in High-Acuity Settings

IPX7 certification enables full submersion disinfection of the PAU1A between patients — a materially stronger infection control approach than wipe-only disinfection. In ICU and isolation environments where the probe contacts multiple critically ill patients per shift, this rating is directly relevant to clinical governance compliance. The wireless cableless design also eliminates the contamination risk at the ports and connectors found on conventional tethered phased-array probes.

3200 mAh Fast-Charging Battery for Shift-Long Cardiac Assessment

The 3200 mAh battery charges to full in 60 minutes via wireless induction, with 43% restored in 30 minutes for rapid interim top-ups between ward rounds or ICU patient reviews. The optional wireless charging case extends all-day operation without a mains connection, making the PAU1A suitable for mobile cardiac teams, on-call assessment, and community cardiology services operating without fixed infrastructure. Medigear.uk stocks the device and accessories for rapid deployment.

Android, iOS, and Windows Compatibility With DICOM Output

The PAU1A connects wirelessly to any smartphone, tablet, or laptop, removing the need for a proprietary display terminal. DICOM output enables direct integration with PACS and electronic patient record systems, a prerequisite for institutional cardiac imaging governance. For distributors, platform-agnostic connectivity helps you reach a broader buyer base across all device preferences. Medigear.uk supports IT governance documentation for institutional DICOM integration during procurement.

Scalable From Single Bedside Device to Full Departmental Fleet

The PAU1A is available through Medigear.uk for individual clinical purchase and bulk institutional or distributor supply. OEM arrangements support branded portfolio integration for distribution partners. Whether you're equipping a single intensivist, a cardiology rapid-assessment unit, an emergency department, or a multi-site hospital network, the PAU1A's flexible specification and supply options meet a wide range of cardiac point-of-care procurement needs.

192-Element Phased-Array Transducer

The PAU1A's 192-element phased-array transducer provides the aperture and element density required for diagnostic-grade cardiac sector imaging across a 45–300 mm depth range. This element count supports consistent beam-forming through the intercostal space, extended Doppler measurement ranges, and harmonic imaging at H3.5 and H4.0 MHz — capabilities that require a higher element count than most entry-level handheld cardiac probes provide.

Fundamental Frequency Range: 2.5–4.5 MHz (Four Selectable Frequencies)

Four selectable fundamental frequencies — 2.5, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5 MHz — span the range required for cardiac and deep abdominal phased-array imaging. The lower 2.5 and 3.5 MHz settings prioritise penetration for deep cardiac and abdominal structures, while 4.0 and 4.5 MHz improve near-field resolution for cardiac structures in thinner patients and neonatal imaging applications.

Harmonic Imaging Modes: H3.5 and H4.0 MHz

Harmonic modes at H3.5 and H4.0 MHz detect the second harmonic frequency, reducing side-lobe artefacts and improving endocardial border definition and tissue contrast. This is particularly valuable for patients with challenging acoustic windows — high BMI, emphysema, post-surgical chest wall — where fundamental imaging alone produces insufficient endocardial boundary clarity for confident clinical assessment.

Imaging Depth: 45–300 mm

A depth range of 45–300 mm covers all standard adult transthoracic echocardiographic windows, deep abdominal organ assessment, and pleural and pericardial fluid mapping. The 300 mm maximum depth is sufficient for the apical four-chamber and subcostal views in most adult patients. In comparison, the 45 mm minimum depth is appropriate for near-field cardiac structures in standard body habitus.

Dynamic Range: 36–120 dB

A 36–120 dB dynamic range provides meaningful control over image contrast and the differentiation of endocardial, myocardial, and pericardial tissue interfaces. This range is consistent across all frequency and harmonic mode selections, ensuring predictable display characteristics throughout the cardiac imaging workflow.

Gain: 1–100%

Full 1–100% gain adjustment across all imaging and Doppler modes matches the gain control available on cart-based cardiac systems, allowing clinicians to optimise brightness for individual patients, acoustic windows, and depth settings without reaching a gain ceiling imposed by handheld hardware limitations.

8-Segment Time Gain Compensation (TGC)

Eight independent depth-zone TGC controls allow gain correction at each tissue level, compensating for ultrasound attenuation across the 45–300 mm cardiac depth range. This enables independent optimisation of near-field and far-field cardiac structures within the same image frame — a standard requirement for diagnostic-grade echocardiographic imaging.

PW Doppler Range: ±75 cm / ±150 cm

Two selectable PW Doppler ranges — ±75 cm for standard cardiac valve flow assessment and ±150 cm for extended deep vascular and high-velocity Doppler studies — provide flexibility across the full clinical scope of the PAU1A. The ±150 cm range avoids aliasing in high-velocity aortic stenosis jet measurement and deep abdominal vascular assessment.

Colour Flow Doppler Range: ±60 cm / ±80 cm

Two colour flow ranges — ±60 cm for standard cardiac colour flow mapping and ±80 cm for extended depth coverage — allow the operator to match the velocity scale to the clinical application. The ±80 cm range supports colour flow assessment of deep cardiac and abdominal structures, including the inferior vena cava and hepatic veins.

Display Modes: B, CF, PW, M, PDI, DPDI

The full mode set covers all standard diagnostic and Doppler requirements for cardiac, deep abdominal, and emergency imaging. M-mode is essential for echocardiographic measurement of chamber dimensions, wall thickness, and timing of valve motion. PDI and DPDI provide power Doppler sensitivity for low-flow cardiac and vascular applications. Medigear.uk can confirm the mode suite against specific departmental cardiac workflows on request.

Spot Reduction: On/Off

Switchable spot reduction smooths the displayed image to reduce speckle noise, improving the visual clarity of endocardial boundaries and pericardial interfaces without permanently altering the underlying image data. This is particularly useful during transthoracic echocardiography, where clear endocardial border definition is required for visual estimation of ejection fraction.

3200 mAh Battery with 60-Minute Wireless Fast Charging

The 3200 mAh lithium cell charges fully in 60 minutes via wireless induction, with 43% restored in 30 minutes for rapid interim top-ups between patient assessments. Wireless induction charging eliminates exposed contacts that degrade over time, thereby maintaining the probe housing's IPX7 waterproofing throughout its operational lifetime. The optional wireless charge case provides additional capacity for extended ICU or mobile deployment.

IPX7 Waterproof and Dustproof Enclosure

IPX7 certification enables full submersion disinfection to a depth of 1 metre for 30 minutes, supporting between-patient infection control in ICU, isolation, and high-dependency environments, where the PAU1A is most frequently used for cardiac assessment. The dustproof classification protects internal components in clinical environments where particulate contamination is a consideration.

Android, iOS, and Windows Wireless Connectivity

Wireless connectivity to Android, iOS, and Windows platforms removes the need for a proprietary display terminal. DICOM, BMP, and JPG image output supports PACS integration, cardiac reporting documentation, and clinical image sharing across all display modes and echocardiographic windows. Medigear.uk supports IT governance documentation for institutional DICOM integration during procurement planning.

Optional Wireless Charge Case

The wireless charge case provides both physical protection during storage and transport and supplementary wireless charging capacity away from mains power. For on-call cardiac clinicians, ICU teams, and community cardiology practitioners, this accessory keeps your probes ready through long shifts and multi-site days. Available through Medigear.uk alongside the PAU1A device.

The Periodmed Aura PAU1A wireless colour Doppler ultrasound is a CE-certified, 192-element phased-array probe designed for bedside echocardiography, cardiac point-of-care assessment, intensive care monitoring, anaesthetic haemodynamic evaluation, and deep abdominal imaging. Its 45–300 mm depth range, four selectable fundamental frequencies, harmonic modes at H3.5 and H4.0 MHz, extended PW Doppler to ±150 cm, and IPX7 waterproof rating deliver diagnostic-grade phased-array imaging in a 212 g wireless device with a 3200 mAh fast-charging battery and Android/iOS/Windows connectivity. Whether equipping a single intensivist, a rapid cardiac assessment unit, or a full departmental fleet, the PAU1A provides a verified, field-ready cardiac imaging solution. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, procurement assistance, or expert consultation.