Ultrasound
What it does:
The ultrasound scanner is a console with a computer screen that displays the images and a transducer that looks like a microphone. The transducer emits high-frequency sound waves into the body part being scanned and then picks up the echo of those sound waves. Depending on the echoes of the sound waves, an image is produced immediately on the computer screen.
What it is:
Ultrasound exams do not use radiation like an x-ray. Instead, high-frequency sound waves are used to capture images of the inside of the body.
These images are real-time, so they are able to show the structure and movement of internal organs, as well as blood flow through the body’s major arteries and veins.
Ultrasound is used to identify changes in the appearance of organs, tissues, or blood vessels.
The images are then read by our radiologist and a report will be sent to your doctor in a timely manner.
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Ultrasound Prep
Abdominal Ultrasound
Have nothing to eat or drink- including water
Renal Only Ultrasound
No prep but patient must be well hydrated.
Bladder Only Ultrasound
Drink 32 oz water 1 hour prior to the exam and hold it.
Renal and Bladder Ultrasound
Drink 32 oz water 1 hour prior to the exam and hold it
Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound
Have nothing to eat or drink, including water for 8 hours prior to exam
OB Ultrasound
Drink 32oz water 1 hour prior to the exam and hold it. (Ask if pat is pregnant with twins.)
Pelvis Only Ultrasound
Drink 32 oz water 1 hour prior to the exam and hold it.
Pelvis & Trans-vaginal Ultrasound
Drink 32 oz water 1 hour prior to the exam and hold it.
Renal Artery/Renal Doppler
Have nothing to eat or drink, including water for 8 hours prior to exam.
No prep is required for the following exams:
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Breast Ultrasound
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Arterial Ultrasound
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Venous Ultrasound
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Carotid Ultrasound
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Soft Tissue Ultrasound
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Thyroid Ultrasound
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Transvaginal Only Ultrasound