It is used to provide information on a variety of conditions – from pregnancy to gall stones, varicose veins and even muscle tears.
An ultrasound is preformed by a Sonographer, a trained health professional. The Sonographer uses a transducer (small hand-held camera) to display the images.
Ultrasound is painless and does not involve any radiation which makes it very safe to use for diagnostic purposes.
You will be advised of the appropriate preparation when you make your appointment. Different scans require different preparations.
If you are diabetic or are taking any medications please check with our staff about any special preparations needed for this. See below.
The Sonographer preforming the examination will explain the procedure to you. The procedure is usually carried out lying down.
To enable good contact between the ultrasound transducer and the patient, a layer of gel is spread over the area to be examined to allow sound waves to travel through. A transducer is placed on the skin with gentle pressure to obtain the images required. After the examination, the gel is simply wiped from your skin. The gel is water soluble and does not mark clothing.
| Procedure or Condition | Preperation |
|---|---|
| Neck/Thyroid Ultrasound | No preperation |
| Breast Ultrasound | None |
| Testicular Ultrasound | None |
| Pelvic Ultrasound | If you are having a gynaecological/Pelvic ultrasound a full bladder is required. Finish drinking 750ml of water 1 hour prior to appointment time. Do not go to the toilet during this hour. |
| Pregnancy Ultrasound | A full bladder is required. Finish drinking 750ml of water 1 hour prior to appointment time.
Do not go to the toilet during this hour.
PARTNERS AND CHILDREN – we acknowledge that your pregnancy ultrasound examination can be a special and important time of bonding between parents and their unborn child. We encourage your partner, or another adult to be present with you. Such an examination requires concentration by the person performing your scan, therefore it is in your best interest not to bring children to the examination. |
| Renal/Bladder Ultrasound | A full bladder is required. Finish drinking 750ml of water 1 hour prior to appointment time.
Do not go to the toilet during this hour.
Children up to 6 years of age: *No preparation Children 6-12 Years: Drink 2 large glasses of water 1 hour prior to examination |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | Fast for 6 hours. |
| Vascular / Doppler Ultrasound | Arteries or Veins – no preparation |
| 4D Ultrasound | See website for information. Drink plenty of fluids for 3 days prior to scan. No doctor’s referral needed |
| Musculoskeletal Joints / Muscles Ultrasound | No preparation needed |
| Bone Density (DEXA) | NO zips or buttons, wear loose fitting clothes. Slip-on shoes |
| Ultrasound Guided Steroid Injections | Please check at time of booking |
| Ultrasound Guided Biopsy | Please check at time of booking |
Our Radiologist is a Medical specialist who reviews and interprets the images and provides a written report. This is electronically sent to your referring doctor or allied health worker.
Examination times vary for each ultrasound. Please ask our staff when booking in for the length of your examination.
Pregnant/Breastfeeding
Please advise our staff if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.
Medications
Please advise us of any medications you are taking. They may affect the timing of your appointment.
Allergies
Please advise us of any allergies.
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