Exam Preparation
Please note exams may take from 15 to 60 minutes
Please follow all preparation instructions for exam, failure to follow the recommended preparation instructions may result in your exam being rescheduled or cancelled.
Abdominal
Include: Abdomen, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Renal without Bladder
NO food or drinks 8 hours prior to exam.
*DIABETIC PATIENTS may have clear fluid and non-fatty food.*
*Medication and water may be taken.*
Pelvic
Include: Female/Male Pelvic, Renal with Bladder, Prostate
NO food 8 hours prior to exam.
Must have FULL BLADDER for exam (drink 32 - 40 oz of water 45 mins to 1 hour prior to exam time)
*Water must be finished 45 mins before exam, it take 45 mins to an hour for bladder to fill fully*
*DIABETIC PATIENTS may have clear fluid and non-fatty food.*
*Medication and water may be taken.*
Obstetric
1st, 2nd, 3rd Trimester (Fetal Anatomy)
Arrive to exam with a FULL BLADDER (drink 32 - 40 oz of water 45 mins to 1 hour prior to exam time)
*Water must be finished 45 mins before exam, it take 45 mins to an hour for bladder to fill fully*
Patients may eat regular meals prior to exam 1 ½ hours before appointment time.
Vascular
Include: Carotid, Upper / Lower Extremity Venous & Arterial
No Preparation Required
Small parts
Include: Breast, Scrotum, Thyroid
No Preparation Required
3D/4D Ultrasound
Entertainment
Arrive to exam with a FULL BLADDER (drink 32 - 40 oz of water 45 mins to 1 hour prior to exam time)
*Water must be finished 45 mins before exam, it take 45 mins to an hour for bladder to fill fully*
Patients may eat regular meals prior to exam 1 ½ hours before appointment time.