Ultrasound

Ultrasound – General and Vascular

We provide our mobile ultrasound services to patients from Ottawa to London, and all over the Greater Toronto Area.

For accurate test results, pre exam preparation your body properly is very important.

What is Ultrasound?

Ultrasound technology is the application of high frequency sound waves to produce diagnostic images. These images can be used in both a diagnostic and therapeutic manner.

Ultrasound technology is a safe and painless way to see the different tissues of the body. A small device like a microphone called a transducer, sends and receives sound waves that are stored in the machine. The sound waves are analyzed and recorded as a graphic image.

Doppler studies use the same ultrasound application to display motion in an audio (continuous wave Doppler), visual (color Doppler) or graphical (pulsed wave Doppler) form. This is useful in the study of arteries and veins to detect blood flow.

Ultrasound Examinations & Preparations.

PELVIS:

• Includes Uterus, Ovaries, Bladder and Prostate.

A FULL BLADDER IS REQUIRED FOR EXAMINATION.

You must finish drinking 32 onces (1 Liter) of clear fluids (water is preferred) I 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 washroom! Eat as usual.

ABDOMEN:

• Includes Gall Bladder, Liver, Pancreas, Aorta, Kidneys.

DO NOT EAT OR DRINK FOR 8-12 HOURS BEFORE THIS EXAMINATION.

Do not eat fried or fatty food on the day.

Please note: A small amount of water is allowed if thirsty or with medication.

ABDOMEN AND PELVIS:

When both exams have been requested by your doctor.

DO NOT EAT OR DRINK 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 EXAMINATION.

You must finish drinking 32 onces (1 Liter) of clear fluids (water is preferred) I 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 washroom! Eat as usual.

No Preparation necessary for;

Ultrasound Neck, Thyroid, Scrotum, Breast, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Masses, Vasculai.

General

Musculoskeletal

Small Parts

Vascular/Doppler