Please allow 45 minutes for Ultrasound exams.
Sound waves are used to examine internal organs. Obstetrical ultrasound is used to determine the baby's age, position, appearace
of body parts, volume of fluid around the baby, nd the position of the placenta. An ultrasound technologist will apply a warm gel to the skin
which allows the sound waves to be transmitted and received from inside the body. The images are recorded on film. No radiation is utilzied to
produce the images.
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Abdomen Complete and Abdomen Limited
Preparation:
Nothing to eat or drink 4 to 6 hours prior to the exam.
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Abdonimal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AA) are common and account for approximately 9,000 deaths in the United States
annually. AAAs can remain stable for years, but up to one third eventually rupture if left untreated. The mortality rate is high
for ruptured AAAs as well as emergency surgery for AAA repair. The United States Preventative Task Force recommends a one-time screening
for abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by ultrasonography in men aged 65-75 who have ever smoked. This abdominal ultrasound exam is covered if your
physicin orders it as part of your "Welcome to Medicare" physical exam.
Abdominl ultrasound can detect an aneurysm and investigate its size and location. The exact cause of aortic aneurysms are unknown, but risk
factors for developing n aortic aneurysm include
- High blood pressure
- Smoking (most influential of all the risk factors)
- Obesity
- Emphysema
- Genetic factors
- Male Gender
Preparation:
No food or drink six hours prior to your exam.
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Ultrasound Exams:
- Breast and Needle
- Cyst
- Core Biopsies
- Aspirations
Preparation:
No preparation necessary.
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Extremity
Preparation:
No preparation necessary.
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Fetal Biophysical Profile
Preparation:
No preparation necessary.
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Guided Liver Biopsy
Preparation:
Patient must have results of lab tests. Nothing to eat or drink 3 hours prior to the exam. Arrive 1 hour
prior to the exam time. Report to the information desk in the atrium. Patients will be sent to outpatient surgery for preparation.
Please bring any previous related x-rays.
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Hysterosonography
Preparation:
No preparation necessary.
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Infant Hips
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No preparation necessary.
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OB and Pelvic
Preparation:
Drink 4-5, 8oz. glasses of water 1 hour prior to the exam time. Do not void. Must have full bladder.
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Renal
Preparation:
Drink 20oz. of water 2 hours prior to the exam time.
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Testicular
Preparation:
No preparation necessary.
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Thoracentesis and Paracentesis
Preparation:
No preparation necessary.
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Thyroid, Head, Head and Neck
Preparation:
No preparation necessary.
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