Ultrasound
We provide state-of-the-art, high-quality diagnostic imaging services.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. It is used to help diagnose the causes of pain, swelling and infection in the body’s internal organs and to examine a baby in pregnant women and the brain and hips in infants. It’s also used to help guide biopsies, diagnose heart conditions, and assess damage testogel after a heart attack. Ultrasound is safe, noninvasive, and does not use ionizing radiation.
This procedure requires little to no special preparation. Your doctor will instruct you on how to prepare, including whether you should refrain from eating or drinking beforehand. Leave jewelry at home and wear loose, comfortable clothing. You may be asked to wear a gown.
Preparation
● This exam requires fasting (no food or drink) for 12 hours before your test.
● Any required daily medications may be taken with a small amount of water.
● Avoid carbonated beverages and fried or fatty foods a day before your appointment.
● Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow for registration.
● 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(½ litre) of fluids should be adequate.
● Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
● 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.
● Please bring the results of your PSA test if you have them.
● A Note About PSA Tests: A PSA test is a blood test to determine the level of prostate specific antigens in your blood. This test must NOT be done within a week of either a digital (finger) exam by your doctor or a transrectal ultrasound.
● Please be sure to have the blood test before your ultrasound or at least a week after the exam.
● Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
● This exam requires fasting (no food or drink) for 12 hours before your test.
o Any required daily medications may be taken with water.
o Avoid carbonated beverages and fried or fatty foods a day before your appointment.
● This exam also requires a full bladder: Please drink 1 litre of water 1 hour before your appointment time.
o For example, if your appointment is for 10:00am start drinking at 8:30am and finish drinking by 9:00am.
o Your appointment requires you to hold your full bladder, do not void. You may empty your bladder a small amount if you are feeling uncomfortable.
● Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment time to allow for registration.
● 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 arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
● DO NOT EAT FOR 8-12 HOURS BEFORE THIS EXAMINATION.
● Do not eat fried or fatty food on the day before your appointment.
● 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 arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
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