WHAT IS
ULTRASOUND?
Ultrasound is
the use of sound waves to obtain an image or picture of various
organs and tissues in the body. During Ultrasound, a hand held
instrument, called a transducer is used to transmit harmless,
high frequency sound waves through your body. The transducer
picks up the echoes of these waves and converts them into an
image on a TV monitor. Ultrasound is used to detect various
abnormalities, including aneurysms (enlarging of artery walls),
gallstones, cysts, and tumors.
ULTRASOUND
- WHAT TO EXPECT
A Registered Diagnostic
Medical Sonographer, a specially trained technologist, will
be performing your Ultrasound exam. After you are comfortably
positioned on the examination table, a gel will be applied to
the area of your body that is being examined. This application
makes it easier for the sound waves to reach their destination.
A transducer will
be moved slowly over the body area being examined. The transducer
should be the only thing you feel during your exam. Please remain
relaxed and still so the results are not disturbed. The Ultrasound
procedure is painless.
WHAT HAPPENS
AFTER THE EXAM
The Radiologist
will provide your physician with an interpretation of the ultrasound
results. Your physician can then make a diagnosis and explain
the findings to you, in terms of your health and treatment.
The Ultrasound department
is accredited by the ACR (American College of Radiology). There
are also Registered Vascular Technologists on staff.
Ultrasound
Exam Prep
