Venue is a high-performance diagnostic and guidance ultrasound system designed specifically for point-of-care physicians. It facilitates simple, fast and precise image acquisition from critically ill or injured patients. Its unconventional design may also be useful for traditional users in a variety of clinical settings. The multitouch gesture-recognition interface—great for quick clean up—has an automated set of tools to simplify and accelerate clinical workflow. Designed and tested for ease of use, the toolset minimizes training, helps reduce fatigue and has the familiar feel of contemporary consumer devices.