The key challenges healthcare organizations face is prevention and control of infections. In fact, one of the most common areas of non-compliance from The Joint Commission””s audits of hospital facilities is related to infection control. Covering your ultrasound transducer for each procedure is an important way to prevent cross-contamination and reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections. Probe covers are recommended …

Vaginal ultrasound is a common procedure in gynecology and obstetrics.  To perform vaginal ultrasound, an ultrasound probe is placed in the vagina in order to get a close-up view of a woman’s pelvic organs. In early pregnancy, vaginal ultrasound often yields better images of the developing embryo than abdominal ultrasound. In later pregnancy, vaginal ultrasound gives more accurate pictures of …