ULTRASOUND EXAMS

An Ultrasound examination uses high frequency sound waves (beyond the range of human hearing) to obtain images of your organs and blood vessels. These sound waves are emitted by a small, hand-held transducer placed on your skin. The sound waves are then bounced back from different internal structures and received by the transducer. Read more...

ABDOMEN

How to prepare for exam:

• 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

How to prepare for exam:

• 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

THYROID

How to prepare for exam:

• No Preparation

Scheduling Considerations:

• Anytime

BREAST

How to prepare for exam:

• No Preparation

Scheduling Considerations:

• Anytime

• No Preparation

Scheduling Considerations:

• Anytime

SMALL PARTS

How to prepare for exam:

• No Preparation

Scheduling Considerations:

• Anytime

CAROTID

How to prepare for exam:

• No Preparation

Scheduling Considerations:

• Anytime

ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM (AAA)

How to prepare for exam:

• 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

LOWER EXTREMITY VENOUS (LEV)

How to prepare for exam:

• No Preparation

Scheduling Considerations:

• Anytime

PELVIC

How to prepare for exam:

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

Scheduling Considerations:

• Anytime

TRANSVAGINAL PELVIC

How to prepare for exam:

• Empty bladder

Note: this exam typically follows traditional pelvic exam which requires a full bladder

Scheduling Considerations:

• Anytime

OBSTETRICS

How to prepare for exam:

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

Scheduling Considerations:

• Anytime