The ultrasound probe cover features a hollow body equipped with a pre-filled gel pouch and a detachable barrier, facilitating easy application and contamination-free removal. Its peelable gel pouch design reduces spillage and contamination risks, ensuring sterile conditions during ultrasound procedures and enhancing patient safety. Overall, the invention streamlines ultrasound examinations with a cost-effective solution that promotes infection control and patient well-being.
Figure 1. Parts of the Probe covered with the probe cover
Current ultrasound procedures lack maintaining sterility due to complex gel application and contamination risks. Existing probe cover solutions lack simplicity, increasing the likelihood of cross-contamination during exams.
- Simple Operation: This innovation features a hollow body with a pre-filled gel pouch and removable barrier for easy application.
- No-Touch Technique: It utilizes a thread-embedded barrier for contamination-free removal, reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Embedded Thread Mechanism: The innovative design includes a thread-embedded barrier for effortless and contamination-free removal.
- Peelable Gel Pouch: It uniquely incorporates a pre-filled gel pouch with a peelable design, reducing spillage and contamination risks.
- Streamlined Ultrasound Procedure: It enhances efficiency with a simple, cost- effective solution for maintaining sterility during ultrasound examinations.
The ultrasound probe cover prototype has been successfully developed and tested for usability.
The technology is currently in the validation phase, undergoing further testing for durability and efficacy.
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This innovation enhances the safety of ultrasound procedures by minimizing the risk of infection transmission, contributing to better healthcare outcomes. It also contributes to overall public health by promoting sterile practices in medical imaging, potentially reducing healthcare-associated infections.
- Healthcare - Medical Imaging: Ideal for maintaining sterile conditions during ultrasound examinations in various medical settings
- Infection Control: Helps reduce the risk of contamination and infection transmission during ultrasound procedures, enhancing patient safety
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