New DH guidance on ultrasound gel use

16 January 2022

Are you aware that there is new DH guidance on ultrasound gel use?

In many cases members must now use single use sterile USG, with refillable and bulk store bottles no longer permitted.  There is a there is a helpful flow chart on the gov.uk link

https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2021-12-21-new-safety-measures-ultrasound-gel

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ultrasound-gel-good-infection-prevention-practice/good-infection-prevention-practice-using-ultrasound-gel