title: A Novel Ultrasound Transmission Gel for Resource-Constrained Environments.
abstract: Ultrasound represents an ideal diagnostic adjunct for medical personnel operating in austere environments, because of its increasing portability and expanding number of point-of-care applications. However, these machines cannot be used without a transmission medium that allows for propagation of ultrasound waves from transducer to patient. This article describes a novel ultrasound gel alternative that may be better suited for resource-constrained environments than standard ultrasound gel, without compromising image quality.
authors.forename: Jonathan D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Monti
mesh_terms: D005782:Gels / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D006295:Health Resources; D006801:Humans; D008351:Mannans; D008887:Military Medicine; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D005782:Gels; D008351:Mannans; D014867:Water; C022901:(1-6)-alpha-glucomannan