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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, and 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 and/or Gallbladder
Preparation:
Nothing by mouth (NPO) 8 hours before the exam. You may take medications.
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Abdomen and Pelvis
Preparation:
6 hours prior to the exam, take nothing by mouth except for medications. One hour prior to the appointment, drink four to five 8-ounce glasses
of water or other non-carbonated beverage. Do not urinate until after the exam. A full bladder is necessary.
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) 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
physician orders it as part of your "Welcome to Medicare" physical exam.
Abdominal ultrasound can detect an aneurysm and investigate its size and location. The
exact cause of aortic aneurysms are unknown, but risk factors for developing an aortic aneurysm include:
- High blood pressure
- Smoking (most influential of all the risk factors)
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Emphysema
- Genetic factors
- Male Gender
Preparation:
No food or drink six hours prior to your exam.
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Aorta, Thyroid, Teste
Preparation:
No preparation necessary.
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Drain Abscess
Preparation:
Ask radiologist about prophylactic antibiotics.
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Kidney Ultrasound
Preparation:
One hour prior to the appointment, drink four 8-ounce glasses of water
or other noncarbonated beverage. Do not urinate until after your examination
is complete. A full bladder is necessary.
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Kidney Biopsy/Aspiration
Preparation:
Nothing by mouth (NPO) 4 hours prior to the exam. Check in 2 hours prior to the exam at the Ambulatory Treatment Unit (ATU).
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Liver Biopsys
Preparation:
Nothing by mouth (NPO) 4 hours prior to the exam.
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Obstetrical
Preparation:
One hour prior to the appointment, drink four 8-ounce glasses of water
or other non-carbonated beverage. Do not urinate until after your examination is complete. A full bladder is necessary.
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Paracentesis
Preparation:
No preparation. Check in 1 hour prior at the Ambulatory Treatment Unit (ATU).
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Pelvic
Preparation:
One hour prior to your appointment, drink four 8-ounce glasses of
water or other non-carbonated beverage. Do not urinate until after the exam. A full bladder is necessary.
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Thoracentesis
Preparation:
No preparation. Check in 1 hour prior to your appointment at the Ambulatory Treatment Unit (ATU).
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Thyroid Biopsy/Aspiration
Preparation:
Nothing by mouth (NPO) 4 hours prior to the exam. Check in at the Ambulatory Treatment Unit (ATU) 20 minutes before exam.
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