Description
Feature of Ultrasound Gel:
Conductivity:Â It enables efficient ultrasonic wave transfer between skin and transducer, aiding clear imaging of internal structures by acting as a conductive medium.
Coupling:Â Gel as coupling agent ensures good transducer-skin contact, minimizing air pockets to improve ultrasound wave transmission and image quality.
Lubrication:Â In the middle of examination, ultrasound transducer glides easily on skin with gel, reducing friction and enhancing patient comfort.
Hydration: It helps hydrate the skin and helps dry it out during the long ultrasound.
Non-toxicity: Ultrasound gel is produce to be hypoallergenic and non-irritating to the skin, ensuring it is alright for use on patients with various skin types.
Uses of Ultrasound Gel:
- Diagnostic Ultrasound: Ultrasound gel aids imaging—pregnancy checks, organ scans. Enhances wave transmission for clear images.
- Echocardiograms:Â Ultrasound gel aids in heart exams, proving ultrasound’s ability to show detailed heart structure and function, aiding diagnosis.
- Physical Therapy:Â Ultrasound gel aids ultrasound therapy, reducing pain and aiding tissue healing by enhancing wave penetration.
- Pain Management:Â Ultrasound gel improves wave penetration, easing chronic pain and promoting healing.
- Guided Injections and Biopsies:Â Ultrasound gel guides needles for precise injections & tissue sampling by producing clear body images.