In at least some aspects, a handheld ultrasound imaging device comprises: a housing an ultrasound imaging unit disposed at least in part within the housing, the ultrasound imaging unit including an ultrasound transducer a display rotatably coupled to the housing and a releasably engageable catch wherein when the catch is releasably engaged, the catch restricts movement of the housing relative to the display. In at least some aspects, a method comprises: positioning a handheld ultrasound imaging device having a housing and a display on a surface with a screen of the display facing toward the surface providing relative movement between the housing and display to position an ultrasonic transducer of the handheld ultrasound imaging device in an at least partially upright position and applying a sterile cover on at least a portion of the ultrasonic transducer without touching the handheld ultrasound imaging device.
