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What is Ultrasound and How does it work?
Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, is a method of obtaining images from inside the human body through the use of high-frequency sound waves. The reflected sound wave echoes are recorded and displayed as a real-time visual image. No ionizing radiation (x-ray) is involved in ultrasound imaging. Obstetric ultrasound refers to the specialized use of sound waves to visualize and thus determine the condition of a pregnant woman and her embryo or fetus.
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Exams and Preps
Ultrasound
Thyroid - No prep required.
Gall bladder/Liver - Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
Aorta - Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
Breast - No prep required.
Pelvic - Examination requires a full bladder. Consumption of four 8 oz. glasses of clear liquid. NO COFFEE 1 hour prior to exam. Please do not urinate until exam is done.
EV - No prep required.
OB - Examination requires a full bladder. Consumption of four 8 oz. glasses of clear liquid. NO COFFEE 1 hour prior to exam. Please do not urinate until exam is done.
Renal - No solid foods after 11 pm, drink plenty of fluids.
Scrotum - No prep required.
Pylorus - Nothing by mouth 3 hours prior to exam. Please bring empty bottle.
Pediatric Hips - No prep required.
Vascular
Cartoid - No prep required.
DVT - No prep required.
Bladder - Examination requires a full bladder. Consumption of four 8 oz. glasses of clear liquid. NO COFFEE 1 hour prior to exam. Please do not urinate until exam is done. |
