Ultrasounds

Ultrasounds are offered Wednesday and Friday, and by appointment only.

Types of ultrasounds available:

• Adbomen
• Gall Bladder
• Kidneys
• Aorta
• Scrotum
• Thyroid
• Pelvis
• Ob. < 16 wks
• Ob. > 17 wks
• Ob. High Risk

Preparation for ultrasound:

Obstetrics and/or Pelvis

You may eat all meals. You must finish drinking 5 large glasses of water (40 oz.) 1 hour before coming for your examination.

A full bladder is required for this examination. Please do not empty.

 

Gall Bladder and/or Abdomen

For morning appointment: Fat-free supper. Nothing to eat after that. Nothing to drink after midnight.

No Breakfast.

For afternoon appointment: Light, fat-free breakfast before 9:00 am. Nothing to eat or drink after that.

 

Thyroid, Kidneys, Scrotum

No preparation needed

Fat-Free Meal:

• No dairy products (milk, cheese, butter, cream, eggs)
• No fried foods
• No meats
• No oils (no salad dressings)

You May Have:

• Vegetables (plain)
• Fruits
• Bread/Crackers (with jam, no butter)
• Jell-O
• Black tea or coffee