Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the ultrasound jelly?

Ans - In all ultrasound operations, ultrasound gel is utilised as a coupling medium to replace air between the transducer and the patient's skin because air makes it difficult for ultrasonic waves to pass through.

2. What is the shelf life of ultrasonic gel?

Ans - Although the precise period of time may vary depending on your facility, according to industry standards, opened ultrasound gel vials should expire 28 days after opening for infection control considerations. Some facilities will engrave a "open" date, a "expiration" date, or both on their bottles. 

3. Should I wipe the ultrasound gel off?

Ans - Every time a probe is used, it must be cleaned; this is a necessary step before disinfection or sterilisation. 1. Ensure that the ultrasonic gel is completely withdrawn from the probe after each examination or use. Gel should never be left on transducers. 

4. What other purposes does ultrasonic gel serve?

Ans - The gel is used for mens prostate exams as well as lubrication when putting a probe into the rectum during a gynecologic examination of a woman who has never had sex. To put it another way, the gel can penetrate the human body.