Ultrasound uses sound waves and a computer to create images of internal organs and blood vessels and to monitor the progress of pregnancy. A tool called a transducer that emits sound waves is placed over the area of the body being examined. The sound waves bounce off these structures and their echoes are received by the transducer, which then sends the information to a computer. The computer analyzes the information and creates a moving image.

Ultrasound is commonly used to look at:

• The organs and blood vessels in the abdomen (liver, kidneys, spleen, gallbladder, bile ducts, aorta and pancreas)

• The pelvis (uterus, ovaries, bladder and prostate)

• A fetus (to check for gestational age and irregularities)

• Breast, thyroid, scrotum, or other soft tissue mass

• Arteries and veins in the neck, abdomen and legs

• Prescription or referral from your physician

• List of medications you take

• Insurance cards

• Previous ultrasound scans and reports outside our network

• Medical history

• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment and bring your referral form.

• If you need to reschedule or cancel, please call at least 24 hours in advance.

• Please note special instructions for pelvic, obstetrical, BPP, gallbladder and abdominal ultrasound exams below.

Special instructions for pelvic ultrasound exams:

•  Have 32 TO 48 OZ OF WATER CONSUMED (FINISHED) 1 HOUR PRIOR TO SCHEDULED TIME.  DO NOT VOID.

Special instructions for obstetrical ultrasound exams:

•  Have 32 TO 48 OZ OF WATER CONSUMED (FINISHED) 1 HOUR PRIOR TO SCHEDULED TIME.  DO NOT VOID.

Special instructions for gallbladder and abdominal ultrasound tests:

• Do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum for 8 hours before the test.

Upon Arrival

• A technologist will take you to the exam room, ask you some medical questions, and explain what you can expect during your test.

• Before your scan, you may change into a gown and be asked to remove all metal and plastic items from the part of your body being examined.

During your ultrasound

• A technologist will help you onto the examining table and position you comfortably.

• The technologist will apply gel to the area of your body that will be examined and then will place the transducer over that area.

• For some pelvic ultrasound exams, the technologist will use a vaginal transducer which creates clearer images of the organs in your pelvis.

• The exam usually takes about 30 minutes.

After your ultrasound

• You can leave immediately after your test and resume your normal activities.

• The radiologist will review your exam and send the results to your physician. Urgent findings will be called in to your physician.

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