How do you clean Thermasonic gel warmer?

How do you clean Thermasonic gel warmer?

The Gel Warmer may be cleaned by using a soft, damp cloth and a mild detergent or hospital grade disinfectant, such as ProteX™ ULTRA Wipes. Use care not to wet the electronic controls. Do not use an abrasive cleaner or isopropyl alcohol to clean the Gel Warmer. Do not submerge or immerse the Gel Warmer in water.

What is a Thermasonic?

Gel warmer that rapidly heats ultrasound gel and consistently monitors temperature. Durable construction, suitable for wall mounting or countertop use and, each unit comes with a two-year warranty.

Why was the ultrasound gel warm?

An ultrasound gel warmer is a unit designed to keep ultrasound gel bottles at a warm temperature. Ultrasound gel warmers are primarily used to increase patient comfort. Using a gel warmer will keep patients relaxed since cold ultrasound gel can cause discomfort for patients.

What temperature is ultrasound gel?

Specifically, our quality assurance measurements found mean temperatures of 102.0° F for the warmed gel and 82.3° F for the room-temperature gel. It is possible that changes in these temperature values could result in different results than those found in our study.

Does ultrasound work without gel?

Therefore, if you apply ultrasonic probe without gel, 99.9% of ultrasonic waves are reflected at the boundary of air – soft tissue (body). If the gel is not used, it may be stiff and the patient may feel pain.

Is ultrasound gel hot or cold?

Use the Right Ultrasound Gel Remembering how cold the ultrasound gel was is an easy, avoidable memory! Warmed ultrasound gel is an easy way to make the ultrasound experience more comfortable and increase patient satisfaction.

Is an ultrasound cold?

According to Dr. Turchin, M.A., D.C., because ultrasound is a form of heat therapy, it does not regenerate tissue or block pain like a cold laser can. It can soften tight connective tissues, but does not promote healing.

Can you use an ultrasound without gel?

But why on earth do we have to experience the cold, sticky, gooey sensation whenever we have an ultrasound? Sonographers are not trying to torture us by applying the cold gel to our skin before the procedure; it is in fact necessary in order to produce the best results for the ultrasound scan.

Why do they put gel on your stomach for an ultrasound?

A technician (sonographer) trained in ultrasound imaging will spread a clear, warm gel on the skin of the abdomen. This gel helps with the transmission of the sound waves. The technician will then move a small wand (transducer) over the gel.

Can you get burned by ultrasound?

Ultrasound physical therapy has a low risk of causing complications. But, exposure to low-intensity ultrasound for a long time may cause superficial burns on the skin. So, medical practitioners usually ensure that the ultrasound probe is in motion when in contact with your skin.