| Head
& Neck Soft Tissues, Carotid Arteries, Breast, Retroperitoneum,
Scrotum, Upper/Lower Extremities (Vascular & Non-Vascular),
Infant Hips, Amniocentesis Guidance |
| • PREP: |
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No prep necessary. |
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Arrive 20 minutes before
your appointment time to complete registration. |
| • WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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You may be asked to change
into a gown, depending upon the body area being examined. |
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You will lie upon a special
ultrasound table. |
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A conducting gel will
be spread over the body area being examined. |
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The sonographer will move
a wand-like instrument (transducer) over the gel, creating
images & saving the most relevant images. |
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The sonographer may check
the images with a radiologist before prior to you leaving. |
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The exam is completely
painless. |
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Total estimated time of
procedure: varies with type of procedure but usually 30-45
minutes.
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Abdomen (Complete or Limited, including Liver), Abdominal
Aorta |
| • PREP: |
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Nothing to eat or drink
after midnight. |
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Arrive 20 minutes before
your appointment time to complete registration. |
| • WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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You will change into a
gown. |
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You will lie on the ultrasound
table. |
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A conducting gel will
be spread upon the skin of your abdomen. |
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The sonographer will move
a wand-like instrument (transducer) over the gel, creating
& saving the most relevant images. |
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The sonographer will check
the images with a radiologist prior to your leaving. |
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The exam is completely
painless. |
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Total estimated time of
procedure: 30 minutes. |
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| Limited
Abdomen: Gallbladder, Common Bile Duct, Pancreas |
| • PREP: |
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Fat-free supper the night
before the exam. |
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Nothing to eat or drink
after midnight. |
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Arrive 20 minutes before
appointment time to complete registration. |
| • WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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You will be asked to change
into a gown. |
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You will lie on the ultrasound
table. |
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A conducting gel will
be spread over the skin of your abdomen. |
|
The sonographer will move
a wand-like instrument (transducer) over the gel, creating
& saving the most relevant images. |
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The sonographer will check
the images with a radiologist prior to your leaving. |
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The exam is completely
painless. |
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Total estimated time of
procedure: 30 minutes. |
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| Non-OB
Pelvis |
| • PREP: |
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Drink 32 ounces of fluid
within one hour prior to the exam and do
not urinate. |
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Arrive 20 minutes before
appointment time to complete registration. |
| • WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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You will be asked to change
into a gown. |
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You will lie on the ultrasound
table. |
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A conducting gel will
be spread on the skin of your pelvic area. |
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The sonographer will move
a wand-like instrument (transducer) over the gel, creating
& saving the most relevant images. |
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The sonographer will check
the images with a radiologist prior to you leaving. Once
the images' quality has been assured, you will be allowed
to void. |
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The exam is completely
painless although you may experience some discomfort from
the full bladder. |
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Total estimated time of
procedure: 30 minutes. |
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OB Pelvis
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| • PREP: |
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If
you are in your first 35 weeks of pregnancy: drink
32 ounces of fluid one hour prior to the exam and
do not urinate. |
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If
you are 35+ weeks pregnant: drink 24 ounces of
fluid one hour prior to the exam and
do not urinate. |
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Arrive 20 minutes before
appointment time to complete registration. |
| • WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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You spouse or other family
members will be allowed to be present during the procedure,
with your permission. |
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You will be asked to change
into a gown. |
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You will lie on an ultrasound
table. |
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A conducting gel will
be spread on the skin of your pelvic area. |
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The sonographer will move
a wand-like instrument (transducer) over the gel, creating
& saving the most relevant images. |
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