There are many benefits that come with using clear ultrasound gel. Some people are hypersensitive and their bodies can have reactions to many different substances. With clear gel, there is no dye in the mixture and so there is less chance of any reaction occurring. Wavelength Ultrasound Gel At National Therapy, we pride ourselves on providing only the best ultrasound gels to our customers. We offer a wide range of products that can be used for a variety of purposes. Our Wavelength Clear Ultrasound Gel is perfect for any procedure that requires a conductive agent of medium viscosity that is free of pigments. It can be used for diagnostic imaging, therapeutic ultrasounds and other external processes that require a colourless, thick medium. This is a top-quality clear ultrasound gel that provides the following features: HypoallergenicBacteriostaticWater solubleContains no dye, fragrances, alcohol or saltGreaselessNon-stainingNon-corrosiveConductive These are the types of features that provide the best results for diagnostic imaging and ultrasounds. You should expect nothing less from the ultrasound formulations you are using on your patients. Ultrasound Gel Ingredients At National Therapy, we believe in being transparent about the ingredients used in the ultrasound gels that we supply. We have nothing to hide, and when you visit our site and look at the products page you’ll be able to download a PDF that contains the safety data for all of our products. Here is a list of the ingredients found in our Wavelength Ultrasound Gel: WaterEDTA DisodiumPropylene GlycolTriethanolamineLodopropynyl ButylcarbamateGlycerinCarbomerDiazolidinyl Urea This gel is for skin contact, but you should avoid getting it in your eyes. If it does make contact with the eyes, rinse them for 15 minutes with water while at the same time holding the eyelids open. If the irritation continues, seek medical attention. This is a non-flammable liquid. If any gel happens to spill or leak out, cleanse the area with an appropriate cleaning agent and then follow by rinsing the area with water. The gel should be kept away from extreme cold and extreme heat and should not be frozen. There are no special requirements for equipment or handling procedures. Why Is Ultrasound Gel Required? During an ultrasound procedure, waves that travel across the surface of the skin are generated from a probe or transducer used by the health practitioner. The waves are reflected from the surface of the tissue and received by the probe in order to create an ultrasound image. When there is a large difference in the acoustic characteristics between the skin and the tissues, there is a stronger reflection and echo that appears. This appears as a white image on the ultrasound screen. Every tissue has its own acoustic properties and their own resistance. The amount of resistance relates to the density of the tissue. If you were to take an ultrasound without gel, 99.9% of the ultrasonic waves would be reflected with an...
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