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Diagnostic Imaging Department

Ultrasound
What is ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Sound waves are generated to visualize organs, tissues or blood flow inside the body. Ultrasound is also used during pregnancy to check the size, position, number of fetuses and the age of the baby.

Where is ultrasound
The Ultrasound Department is located on the third level south. There is an elevator located off the emergency entrance that will take you directly to the Dept. When you get off the elevator, turn left and you will find the office under the question mark (?) sign.

Preparations
The preparations for you ultrasound are very important. It is of the utmost importance to the quality of the exam to follow the instructions for your ultrasound completely. You may be asked to fast from midnight to the time of your test in the morning. If your abdominal exam is in the afternoon, then you may eat a fat free breakfast no later than six hours before your scan.

All of the pelvic exams require a full bladder. Empty you bladder one hour prior to the exam. Immediately drink 4 eight oz glasses of water in one sitting. (Do not stretch water consumption throughout the hour) Do not empty your bladder until your exam is finished.

All other exams such as: echocardiography, vascular studies, extremities and small parts do not require any preparation.

A call will be made to you prior to your scheduled appointment informing you of the specific preparation needed.

Arrival
The secretary will be registering you for your ultrasound so have your health card ready. You will be instructed where to go to change and what to do after that. Your ultrasound should take approximately 30-60 minutes depending on the type of test ordered. The Dept. has several scanning rooms so do not be concerned if people are called ahead of you. Patients are scanned according to appointment times, not arrival times.
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