What to Expect When Having an Ultrasound:

Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images.

Ultrasound scanning is noninvasive (no needles or injections) and is usually painless.

Gel is applied to the skin to allow the sound waves to produce an image.

The gel will be removed when the examination is completed.

Exam times average 20 minutes.

How to Prepare for your exam:

ABDOMINAL/RIGHT UPPER QUADRANT (Internal Organs)

· Nothing to eat or drink after midnight (or 8 hours prior to exam)

  Note: no chewing gum or smoking as this affects visualization of organs during exam

 * Scheduling Considerations: Early morning appointment

KIDNEY

· Nothing to eat or drink after midnight (or 8 hours prior to exam)

  Note: no chewing gum or smoking as this affects visualization of organs during exam

 * Scheduling Considerations: Early morning appointment

AORTIC ULTRASOUND

· Nothing to eat or drink after midnight (or 8 hours prior to exam)

  Note: no chewing gum or smoking as this affects visualization of organs during exam

  * Scheduling Considerations:  Early morning appointment

PELVIC TRANSABDOMINAL

· Drink 32-40 oz. water one hour prior to exam

 *  Scheduling Considerations: Anytime

PELVIC TRANSVAGINAL  

· Empty bladder Note: this exam typically follows traditional pelvic exam

  which requires a full bladder

 * Scheduling Considerations: Anytime

OBSTETRICS (3D)

· Drink 32-40 oz. water one hour prior to exam

 * Scheduling Considerations: Anytime

· LOWER EXTREMITY VENOUS

· THYROID

· BREAST

· SCROTAL

· SMALL PARTS

· CAROTID

· VASCULAR

· ECHO

• No Preparation Needed

 Scheduling Considerations:  Anytime