Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties and Image Quality of Commercial Ultrasound Transmission Gels Across Three Price Ranges

Dita Puspitasari; Mohamad Yusril; Fahira Qaulifa; Raadhii Tsaqib Rabbanii; Fenty Alia; Linahtadiya Andiani; Jihan Zahrani

doi:10.23960/jemit.472

Authors

Dita Puspitasari 1. COE of Biomedical and Healthcare Facility, Research Institute of Social, Digital Health, and Wellness, Telkom University, Bandung, 40257
Mohamad Yusril 2. Physics Engineering Study Program, School of Electrical Engineering, Telkom University, Bandung, 40257
Fahira Qaulifa 2. Physics Engineering Study Program, School of Electrical Engineering, Telkom University, Bandung, 40257
Raadhii Tsaqib Rabbanii 2. Physics Engineering Study Program, School of Electrical Engineering, Telkom University, Bandung, 40257
Fenty Alia 3. Biomedical Engineering Study Program, School of Electrical Engineering, Telkom University, Bandung, 40257
Linahtadiya Andiani 1. COE of Biomedical and Healthcare Facility, Research Institute of Social, Digital Health, and Wellness, Telkom University, Bandung, 40257
Jihan Zahrani 3. Biomedical Engineering Study Program, School of Electrical Engineering, Telkom University, Bandung, 40257

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23960/jemit.472

Keywords:

Ultrasonography, Ultrasound, Ultrasound transmission gels

Abstract

Ultrasound coupling agents, commonly known as ultrasound transmission gels (USTG), play a crucial role in ultrasound diagnostics, particularly for pregnancy check-ups and practice sessions for medical professionals or biomedical engineering students. In Indonesia, USTG is widely available on e-commerce platforms, with prices ranging from very low to high for the same packaging size. Previous study mainly focused on comparing commercial USTG to a cheaper material or alternative USTG using different material and methods. This study addresses this gap by systematically comparing USTG from low, medium, and high price categories. Through characterization techniques such as Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, UV-Visible spectroscopy, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), density testing, pH testing, and image quality assessment, it was found that the three selected gels (low, medium, and high price ranges) did not show significant differences in performance. Based on image analysis of gel A, B, and C significance value is 0.33 (p > 0.05) and this shows statistically not significant between each gel. This study provides valuable insights for individuals practicing ultrasound imaging techniques, helping them save costs without compromising quality.

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