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Ultrasound utilizes sound
waves rather than x-rays to produce a medical
image or picture of various organs and tissues in the body. As the ultrasound
waves penetrate the body, they are reflected back to the transducer by the internal
organs. These echoes contain information that is converted into an image of the
organ being examined.
You will be asked to wear a patient gown and will
be positioned on the exam table. A transmission gel will be applied
to the area of your body that will be examined. A transducer will be
moved slowly over the body part being imaged producing a sensation
of light pressure on your skin. The ultrasound images will appear on
a monitor similar to a TV screen and are recorded on film, or high
quality photographic paper, for a detailed study.
Our office conducts
neck, abdominal, pelvic, thyroid and scrotal sonograms. The ultrasonic
equipment allows superb GYN evaluations with both transabdominal
and transvaginal techniques, to supplement traditional imaging modalities.
Our
office is also equipped with Color Flow Doppler capabilities
for venous and arterial studies.
Preparations and Exams
| EXAM: |
PREP: |
ABDOMINAL COMPLETE
(Includes: Panc.,Ao, IVC,Liver,
GB,CBD,Kidneys and Spleen)
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NPO 6-8hrs prior to exam.(Pts. are allowed to
take their meds w/H2O) |
(RUQ)/ABDOMINAL LIMITED
(Includes: Panc.,Liver,GB,CBD,
and Rt. Kidney) |
SAME AS FOR ABD U/S |
ABDOMINAL DOPPLER
(This exam is usually performed in conjunction
w/the ABD.U/S and is used to assess the flow
in the Hepatic, Portal, and Splenic veins and
evaluate for Portal Hypertension.) |
SAME AS FOR ABD U/S |
AORTA ULTRASOUND
(Includes: Detailed images and
measurements of the abdominal
Ao,IVC,Panc., and limited survey
of both Kidneys.)
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NPO at least 2-4 hrs prior to exam. |
RENAL/RETROPERITONEAL
(Includes: Panc., Ao.,IVC,detailed
images and measurements of both
kidneys, Pre- and Post- void images
and assessment of ureteral jets.)
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NPO at least 2-4 hrs prior to
exam;however pt. does need
to have at least 16oz of fluid
in the bladder. |
PELVIC &TRANSVAGINAL
(Includes: Detailed imaging of the
Uterus, Endometrium, Ovaries and
Surrounding adnexae in gray scale and
color Doppler).
PLEASE NOTE:
If pt. is <16yrs old,only.
A transabdominal u/s is preformed UNLESS
Specified in order.All others need TV marked. |
Full bladder w/at least 32oz.
of fluid; NO SODA,MILK
or JUICE!!(PT IS NOT TO VOID!!) |
THYROID
(Includes: Detailed imaging of the
thyroid gland w/measurements bilaterally
in gray scale & in color Doppler mode. |
NO PREP |
TESTICULAR (SCROTAL)
(Includes: Gray scale and color Doppler
images w/measurements of the
epididymis,testes and scrotum. Limited survey
of both kidneys). |
NO PREP |
CAROTID DUPLEX(DOPPLER)
(Includes: Gray scale and color Doppler
(Includes: Gray scale and color Doppler
and their velocities). |
NO PREP |
VENOUS DUPLEX (DOPPLER)
(Includes: Gray scale and color Doppler
images of the Deep Venous System to
assess for DVT.
NOTE:This study can be performed in
the upper or lower extremities) |
NO PREP |
EXTREMITY / NON-VASCULAR
(These studies include assessing for
Baker’s cyst, any soft tissue mass or
Foreign body,etc.) |
NO PREP |
NOTE:
If there is a study you need and you do not see it listed here, please
feel free to call CAI @ 581-0882 and ask to speak to Stephanie and I
will be happy to assist you. My hours are 8-4 Mon.,Wed.,and Fri.
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