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Ultrasound
Ultrasound
uses high frequency sound waves beyond the human
hearing range to create images. It is used to
view and image the unborn baby in pregnant mothers.
Ultrasound is also used to evaluate organs such
as the gall bladder, thyroid, kidneys, and spleen.
Blood vessels can also be evaluated using ultrasound.
Ultrasound can be used as a guide for the radiologist
when performing invasive procedures such as biopsies.
Patient
Preparation For a Pelvic
Ultrasound/Pregnancy/ OB Ultrasound:
Drink 32 ounces of water one hour before the procedure.
It is important to drink the entire amount within
30 minutes and to have finished drinking one hour
before your appointment time. Your bladder should
be uncomfortably full for this procedure.
Abdominal
Ultrasound (liver, gall bladder, pancreas,
aorta):
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight before the day of the exam. Do not chew gum or smoke until after the exam.
For
most other ultrasounds:
You have no restrictions on eating or drinking.
Don't hesitate to call if you have any questions
about the preparation for your procedure.
Exam
To perform the test, a warm gel is spread on the
skin in the area of the procedure. The technologist
will be moving a wand (transducer) on your skin.
The
ultrasound exam typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes,
depending on the information requested by your
physician.
Your
ultrasound will be interpreted by one of our board-certified
radiologists and the findings will be given to
your physician. Your physician will contact you
to share your results.
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