Ultrasound imaging depends on sound waves to create a picture of the inside of your body. Air pockets between the ultrasound examination and your skin can block these sound waves. Ultrasound gel fills in these air pockets, allowing the sound waves to travel smoothly into your body and back to the probe, creating a clear image.

Air pockets between the ultrasound probe and the skin act like barriers, significantly weakening the sound waves used to create images. Ultrasound gel bridges this air gap, allowing for smooth transmission of sound waves and resulting in a clear picture of internal organs and tissues.

The gel also acts as a lubricant, allowing the sonographer to move the probe easily across your skin. This helps to create a more comfortable experience for you and ensures that the sonographer can obtain all the necessary images.

The application of Ultrasound gel is a crucial component to get the ultrasound images. It facilitates the transmission of the ultrasound waves from the transducer to the patient’s body by working as the conductive medium. As a result, doctors will get more obtained and detailed accurate diagnostic images for better treatment planning.