Ultrasound probe sheathing system and method

An ultrasound probe cover system, comprising:

• a cradle arm including a cradle and configured to support an ultrasound probe having a probe head and oriented at a predetermined position;
• a first applicator arm configured to articulate relative to the cradle arm and including a sterilizer applicator, the sterilizer applicator configured to apply a sterilizing agent to the probe head when the ultrasound probe is engaged with the cradle;
• a second applicator arm including a gel applicator and configured to articulate relative to the cradle arm independently of the first applicator arm to apply a gel to the probe head when the ultrasound probe is engaged with the cradle, wherein one or both of the first applicator arm and the second applicator arm including a shield coupled thereto and configured to enclose one or more of the sterilizer applicator, the gel applicator, and the probe head when the ultrasound probe is engaged with the cradle;
• and
• a sheath arm having a sheath holder configured to support an opening of a sheath in open configuration, the sheath arm configured to articulate relative to the cradle arm to place the opening of the sheath over the probe head.