Ultrasound Patient Prep Info
Ultrasound preps are very basic.
Abdominal Exams:
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Patients may take their medications with water.
Pelvic Exams:
Requires a full urinary bladeer. Drink 36 oz of water, one hour before your scheduled appointment time.
Obstetrical Exams:
1st trimester:
Drink 36 oz of water, one hour before your scheduled appointment time.
2nd and 3rd trimester:
Patients are reminded that in the interest of space, and in order to provide a thorough and accurate exam, only two people are allowed to accompany the patient into the scan room (pelase no children udner the age of 12). Ultrasound is very demanding exam and requires the sonographer's complete attention. For this reason, visitors are asked to keep distractions to a minimum.
Cardiology Exams:|
No prep required.
Stress Echo:
Nothing by mouth four hours prior to exam.
Vascular Exams:
No prep required.
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