Ultrasounds

Ultrasound Preparation

Type of Ultrasound:
Liver / Gallbladder
Complete Abdomen

Preparation:
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your exam or at least 8 hours before exam.

Type of Ultrasound:
Pelvic – If patient has NEVER been sexually active

Preparation:
Drink at least 40 oz. of clear fluids. Finish drinking at least 30 minutes prior to exam. Do Not Urinate. Bladder must be full at exam.

Type of Ultrasound:
Transvaginal Tissue, Thyroid, Testicular Doppler, Renal, Soft, Carotid, Venous

Preparation:
No preparation

Ultrasound Description

Eagles Landing Family Practice has two Ultrasound machines

Ultrasounds are high-frequency sound waves. Ultrasound waves can be bounced off of tissues using special devices. The echoes are then converted into a picture called a sonogram. Ultrasound imaging, referred to as ultrasonography, allows physicians and patients to get an inside view of soft tissues and body cavities, without using invasive techniques. Ultrasound is often used to examine a fetus during pregnancy. There is no convincing evidence for any danger from ultrasound during pregnancy.