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Helpful Tips & Tricks…
•Both your new tablet and transducer likely come with protective covers. You do not need to remove
the clear screen protector cover to use your tablet, but you must remove the protective strip from the
transducer head to be able to scan.
•Ultrasound gel is an acoustic couplant, not simply a lubricant. As such, it is not advisable to substitute
ultrasonic gel for any other type of gel or cream. In an emergency, the best substitute for ultrasound
gel is water, as it has a similar acoustic impedance to ultrasound gel and soft tissue. It is not
recommended to use alcohol as it will damage your probe head over time.
•Ultrasound waves do not pass-through air. Air blocks the ultrasound waves since hair and fur can trap
air bubbles and interfere with the image. It is ideal to shave the area to ensure direct contact between
the ultrasound probe and skin (and of course, gel) unless there is little hair/fur interfering with the
image, in which case, shaving is unnecessary. The ultrasound gel eliminates air between the probe and
the skin surface. Remember, air is the enemy! If you don’t want to shave, do your best to wet down
the hair/fur with water and gel and separate it so that the probe has good contact with the skin.
•Don’t be afraid of playing with controls! It’s the best way to learn and remember they will always reset
back to default once you turn off your machine. Remember, you can freeze an image while scanning to
stop transmitting ultrasound waves to allow you to focus on the image and adjust settings.
Finally, try to adjust the gain, the depth and frequency to ensure you make the most of what you are
seeing!
Let us know if you have questions and send us your scans! We love to keep up with how you are doing!
