Description
Here’s a more detailed explanation of its uses:
1. Coupling Medium: Ultrasound waves travel poorly through air. Ultrasound gel replaces the air, allowing the sound waves to transmit directly from the transducer to the patient’s body and back.
2. Reducing Reflection: By eliminating the air gap, the gel reduces the acoustic impedance mismatch between the transducer and the skin, which minimizes sound wave reflection and improves image quality.
3. Enhancing Image Clarity: The gel’s smooth, consistent texture helps the ultrasound waves travel deeper into the body, providing a more detailed and accurate image.
4. Transvaginal Procedures: In transvaginal ultrasounds, the gel also acts as a lubricant to facilitate the insertion of the transducer probe.
5. Various Ultrasound Applications: Ultrasound gel is used in a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, musculoskeletal imaging, abdominal imaging, and vascular imaging.