 |
Ultrasound of Abdomen: English Instructions
If you are unable to keep this appointment, please cancel and/or reschedule 24 hours in advance by calling 205-930-3278.
|
Where:
|
Report to the Radiology Department on first floor of . You should arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment time in order to be registered. |
|
Purpose:
|
An ultrasound is a safe, painless medical examination that uses sound waves to provide a picture of the internal organs and detect disease. You will not be able to hear or feel the sound waves. Generally it is an exam that includes the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, bile ducts, spleen and a limited view of the kidneys. The scan is safe and there is no radiation involved. |
|
Preparation:
|
Do not ingest carbonated drinks, fatty or fried foods, meat, or dairy products at least 8 hours prior to the exam. Acceptable food items include juice, water, coffee or tea without cream, and Jello.
Normal medications may be taken prior to the exam. If you take insulin, you must consult with your physician.
Please do not bring children with you to the appointment. |
|
What to Expect:
|
The procedure usually takes approximately 45 minutes. Test times may vary due to specific physician requests. After you are in the ultrasound examination room, you will be asked to change into a gown and provide a brief history. You will then placed on a stretcher. In order to obtain quality images, we will need to place a water-based gel on your abdomen. A small probe, called a transducer, is held to the skin and moved back and forth to obtain the images necessary to answer your physician's questions. |
|
After Care:
|
After the test, you may resume all normal activities. Your attending physician will discuss the results of your ultrasound examination with you. |
|
Questions: |
Please call 205-930-3272 if you have additional questions. |
|
|
|
 |