For proper transmission of the acoustic beam, use the ultrasound transmission gel supplied by or recommended by Philips, or another glycol-, glycerol-, or water-based acoustic coupling medium.
Caution: Do not use mineral oil, oil-based couplants, gels with lotions or emollients of any kind, or other unapproved materials because they might damage the transducer.
Gels Statement
Couplant gels that do not contain mineral oil or lotion are acceptable for use. Some recommended gels include:
- Aquasonic 100
- Aquasonic Clear
- Carbogel-ULT
- ECG Gel (Nicom)
- Nemidon Gel
- Ultraphonic
- Scan