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ULTRASOUND
We are committed to being a leading healthcare provider with an emphasis on excellent patient care.
What is Ultrasound?
Ultrasound Imaging is also called ultrasound scanning or sonography. It produces pictures of the inside of the body using sound waves. A small probe called a transducer and gel are placed directly on the skin. High-frequency sound waves travel from the probe through the gel into the body. The probe collects the sounds that bounce back. A computer uses those sound waves to create images. As these images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body's internal organs. Ultrasound exams do not use radiation (as used in x-rays) and are safe and painless. Ultrasound imaging is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions and symptoms such as pain, swelling and infection.
Ultrasound is a useful way of examining body organs including but not limited to the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, uterus, ovaries, bladder, and many other body areas.
Ultrasound is a useful way of examining body organs including but not limited to the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, uterus, ovaries, bladder, and many other body areas.
Before an Ultrasound -
For most ultrasound examinations, an appointment is needed. A referral letter from a GP or specialist doctor is needed for the ultrasound examination to be carried out.
Roselea Imaging Services accepts all referral forms but if in doubt, please check with your referring doctor. A current medicare card/health or pension and as well as your referral must be brought to your appointment.
Any relevant previous reports or films/pictures should also be brought to the appointment.
Please let the Sonographer know if any of the following statements apply to you:
- If you suspect or know that you may be pregnant.
- If you have ever experienced a severe reaction to latex.
- If you are allergic to any prescribed medication.
- If you suffer from hay fever, are asthmatic or have kidney disease.
- If you are a diabetic.
- If you are on blood thinning medication
- Any information you believe may be relevant to your test
Ultrasound Preparation -
Abdominal Ultrasound
Nothing to eat or drink for 6 hours. You are allowed to take any usual medication with a small amount of water. Please let us know if you are diabetic when booking your appointment.
Pelvic
Empty your bladder 2 hours prior to the examination. Drink 3 to 4 glasses of water, finished one hour prior to the procedure. Do not go to the toilet until after the procedure.
1st trimester pregnancy ultrasound
Empty your bladder 2 hours prior to the examination. Drink 3 to 4 glasses of water, finished one hour prior to the procedure. Do not go to the toilet until after the procedure.
Renal Ultrasound
Empty your bladder 2 hours prior to the examination. Drink 3 to 4 glasses of water, finished one hour prior to the procedure. Do not go to the toilet until after the procedure.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound
None
Smalls parts - Breast Scrotum, Thyroid ultrasound
None
Doppler veins
None
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