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About Ultrasound Preparations
PREGNANCY OR PELVIS (Transvaginal and Transabdominal) - Includes Uterus, Ovaries, Bladder, Prostate and Pregnancy
A FULL BLADDER IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. You must finish drinking 32 ounces (1 litre) of clear fluids (water is preferred) 1 hour before your appointment time. (For example, if your appointment is for 10:00, start drinking at 8:30 and finish drinking by 9:00) Do not go to the washroom! Eat as usual.
Please note: If 5 months pregnant, or more, 16 ounces (1/2 Litre) of fluids should be adequate.
UPPER ABDOMEN - Includes Gall Bladder, Liver, Pancreas, Aorta, Kidneys
DO NOT EAT OR DRINK FOR 8-12 HOURS BEFORE THIS EXAMINATION. Avoid carbonated beverages and fried or fatty foods a day before your appointment.
Please Note: A small amount of water is allowed if thirsty or with medication.
UPPER ABDOMEN & PELVIS When both exams have been requested by your doctor
DO NOT EAT FOR 8-12 HOURS BEFORE THIS EXAMINATION. Avoid carbonated beverages and fried or fatty foods a day before your appointment. A FULL BLADDER IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. You must finish drinking 32 ounces (1 litre) of water by 1 hour before your appointment time. (For example, if your appointment is for 10:00, start drinking at 8:30 and finish drinking by 9:00) Do not go to the washroom.
TRANSRECTAL
On the day of the test, you may eat as usual. Take any medication (pills) that you normally take. Ninety minutes before your test time, go to the washroom and empty your bladder.
Preparation for this test also involves using one(1) DULCOLAX SUPPOSITORY 2 hours before your appointment time.
A Dulcolax suppository is an over-the-counter medication that is available at most pharmacies. It is inserted rectally.
This medication should cause you to have a bowel movement, usually within 15-30 minutes. You do not need a laxative.
Now, drink 5 large glasses(40 ounces, 1.3 litres) of water over the next thirty minutes. You must finish the water one full hour before your appointment time. Do not go to the washroom until after the ultrasound.
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