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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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An ultrasound uses diagnostic imaging to visualize internal organs, muscles and other soft tissues beneath the surface of the skin. Sound waves with a high frequency are captured to produce an image that is seen on the screen. This type of imaging is commonly used when a woman is pregnant to see the baby’s development. It is also used to detect any medical issues that may be occurring in the soft tissues or the organs, or for therapeutic purposes. Ultrasound waves are pulsed into the tissues using a probe or a transducer. The sound waves reflect off the organs or muscles, creating an echo. This echo is transformed into an image which appears on a monitor. It is a safe practice and one that is commonly used in a number of different medical facilities including hospitals. What Is Ultrasound Gel? Ultrasound gel is a thick liquid that is used as a medium to help transmit the sound waves. Before the ultrasound begins, the gel is squirted from a bottle onto the patient’s skin. The gel does not cause any discomfort or any harm to the skin but it may feel uncomfortable initially since the gel often feels cold. There are, however, ultrasound gel warmers that can be used to heat up the gel slightly to prevent this uncomfortable, cold feeling. The ultrasound gel must be used to help carry the sound waves beneath the skin in order to get the best image possible. It is known as a coupling medium, which is a substance that displaces air at the surface and creates an impedance that is close to the impedance of soft tissue. The impedance is the amount of opposition to the sound waves that is created by the tissues. All tissues have an impedance that is determined by their level elasticity and density. In order to get the best transmission possible of the sound waves the impedance of the tissues and the source of transmission of the sound waves must be approximately the same. If there is a lot of difference in the amount of the impedance, a large amount of reflection will occur. The proper gel must be used to make sure that there is no air gap between the skin and the transducer that is being used. Even a small gap can mean that there is no transmission of sound waves and therefore no image is produced. That is one of the reasons why it is so important to get ultrasound gel from a reliable and trusted company. What Is Ultrasound Lotion? Ultrasound lotion is commonly used for therapeutic ultrasound treatments, such as physical therapy or pain management. Ultrasound lotion is similar to ultrasound gel and acts as a coupling medium. The lotion consists of a moisturizing, rich formula that absorbs easily into the skin when physical therapy or massage treatments are used. It also gets...

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Any procedure that uses an ultrasound machine also requires ultrasound gel as part of the process. It is impossible to get a picture on the machine without using a product that is conductive in nature. There must be a conductor present that secures a bond between the skin and the probe for a connection to be made. The ultrasound gel allows the probe to transmit waves deep into the tissue. Ultrasound gel also allows a probe to move smoothly across the skin without friction. It is important to select the right type of ultrasound gel in order to get the best results. Ultrasound Gel Suppliers Work with an ultrasound gel provider that you can trust. This is a medical grade product that you need to rely on when performing a variety of procedures. The reputations of the medical establishment that will be using it along with the healthcare personnel is at stake. There are gels on the market that may not live up to your requirements so make sure that you use a supplier that is known in the field as being reputable. Wavelength Multi-Purpose Ultrasound Gel This is our most popular ultrasound gel. It has a medium viscosity and provides excellent conductivity for diagnostic imaging, therapeutic ultrasound and for other types of procedures that would need a thick medium viscosity. It is long-lasting and doesn’t run. This ultrasound gel spreads evenly while providing top-performing conductivity and lubricating properties. This product is available in 5 liter, 1 liter, 100 ml and 200 ml sizes. It contains no dye, fragrances, alcohol or salt and is non-staining and greaseless. It is a hypoallergenic, water-soluble, bacteriostatic and non-corrosive conductive gel. Wavelength Ultrasound Lotion National Therapy is a Toronto-based ultrasound gel supplier that also sells wavelength ultrasound lotion. This lotion can be used as an alternative to conductive gel with medium viscosity. It can be used in therapeutic applications where a lotion with medium viscosity is preferred. When using a gel, it must be wiped off the skin following the procedure. It can be messy and it can be difficult to remove all of it. This lotion, on the other hand, does not need to be removed and can simply be massaged right into the skin when the procedure is over. It is soft and smooth and has been enriched with aloe vera. Your patients may appreciate the extra effort you made to provide this lotion as an alternative to a traditional ultrasound gel. Wavelength Low Viscosity Ultrasound Gel This gel can also be used for imaging and for any other procedure that requires a gel with low resistance. It doesn’t dry out quickly nor does it run. This conductive ultrasound gel is non-staining, greaseless and non-corrosive. It is made of a bacteriostatic formulation that is hypoallergenic and water-soluble and it can be spread thinly. It is available in 5 different sizes including...

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There has been a huge demand for access to various products for the health care system in the country, which has prompted the adjustment of guidelines for medical device manufacturers Canada. New and innovative regulatory measures have been put into place by Health Canada to help expedite the review of health products due to Covid-19. At the same time, however, these new measures do not compromise the quality standards or the safety of these products. Medical devices are vital for preventing, mitigating, treating and diagnosing Covid-19. The devices used include the following: Sterilizing devices Gowns Gloves Ventilators N95 respirators Masks Testing devices Monitoring devices Much more All of these medical products are divided into 4 different classes. They range from Class I medical devices, which pose a low risk such as thermometers, to Class IV medical devices that pose the highest risks like pacemakers. These devices have different rules for allowing them to be imported to Canada. Expedited Pathways for Medical Device Authorization There are different pathways available for the importation or sale of medical devices for Covid-19. While some pathways were in existence before the pandemic hit, the creation of new pathways had to be put into place in order to facilitate the unprecedented need for more devices. All applications and submissions for pandemic-related products are processed quickly while at the same time considering the safety of these products. Understanding the New Pathways Medical device companies have had to keep their fingers on the pulse of the changes put into place by Health Canada. Distributors, importers and manufacturers of medical devices must apply for an MDEL (Medical Device Establishment License) before these devices can be sold or imported into Canada. An interim order, however, has been put into place due to Covid-19 that allows for special authorization for distributors or importers to sell a device. There are certain devices that are permitted into Canada that don’t meet the regulatory requirements but have comparable manufacturing standards. These medical devices may include respirators and masks. Interim Order Abbreviated applications by manufacturers to Health Canada are now allowed and the fees for the application of this new pathway are being waived. Under the new interim order, manufacturers will not have to hold an MDSAP (Medical Device Single Audit Program) certification. A guidance document was released by Health Canada to manufacturers to help them organize an application and submit it for selling medical devices. Strict safety standards must still be met in terms of the mandatory reporting of problems, complaint handling, recall procedures and safety requirements. Health Care Product Manufacturers As a result of the unprecedented demand for Covid-19 medical devices, manufacturers must increase their capacities quickly. Workers in the healthcare field and patients count on these products. The new capacity required to manufacture more products can be a complex task to set up in the supply chain, which is multi-tiered and...

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An ultrasound gel is a medium that is used in many routine exams, treatments and procedures and it has a wide range of purposes. It’s applied directly onto the skin before an ultrasound exam or procedure takes place. How Does an Ultrasound Work? Ultrasound is a special form of technology that sends pulsing sound waves at a high frequency deep into the tissue of a patient using a probe or a transducer. The gel is rubbed onto the skin to help the transducer easily glide along the surface. The device can receive and also send sound waves, which then appear as images that are seen on a computer screen. A sonographer looks at the images to make sure that everything appears normal. This is done in real time and the person operating the ultrasound technology can move the transducer or the probe as required to get a fully defined picture of what’s happening beneath skin level. Screenshot images can also be taken and printed out if required. Gel Formations There are different sizes and gel formulations available and they are available in dispenser bottles. The Wavelength Multi-Purpose Ultrasound Gel formula is one of the gels we have available and has become one of the most popular since it has excellent glide and lubricating properties. What Is Ultrasound Gel Made Of? Ultrasound gel is composed of a mix of propylene glycol and water. Propylene glycol is a synthetic product that is commonly found in hygiene, cosmetic and food products. It is quite sticky and thick. It’s important for it to have a sticky texture so that it stays on your skin and doesn’t drip off when the ultrasound is being performed. The gel has a shelf life of approximately 5 years if the bottle remains unopened. Once opened, however, it’s recommended that it be used up within 28 days for the purpose of infection control. Ultrasound Gel as a Conductor Ultrasound gels are conductive mediums that are used in many different types of treatments and procedures when a diagnosis is needed. They can be used on various parts of the body and are one of the essential tools used for ultrasounds. Without this gel, an ultrasound would not be able to produce the desired outcome. The gel is used as a conductive medium by creating a bond between the probe or transducer and the patient’s skin. The sound waves in an ultrasound have difficulty moving through air so the gel is used as a preventative measure to make sure that there is no airspace between the skin and the probe. This allows a clear image to be produced. Ultimately, the more gel that is being used during the procedure, the better the images appear. While a lot of gel is required to give optimal results, it is messy to use. The sonographer will make sure to wipe up your skin...