How is Ultrasound Performed in Hospitals?

Ultrasound is a simple diagnostic method that is used worldwide. You can find it being used in clinics and hospitals across the globe, and has widespread use in the field of maternity and gynecology. Basically, it has a wide range of uses and the process of conducting it in hospitals – such as those associated to and under the Prospect Medical group, is quite simple although much elaborate – to be true to facts.

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How is Ultrasound Carried Out?

The technology uses high-frequency sound waves. These waves are transmitted through the tissues of the body. The device used for this is known as a converter. Prior to the test, a gel is applied to the skin surface and the sensor was placed on the skin surface. The sound waves transmitted by the transducer are reflected by internal organs.

These reflections are known as resonances. The sounds are returned to the converter and are transmitted to the monitor. As in prospect medical hospitals, on the monitor, there is generation of a corresponding image - which can be examined afterwards by a physician.

Sonography is the term used for ultrasound technically. Ultrasound is painless and harmless and does not contain any radiation. It is therefore a safe diagnostic tool. In most cases, the preparation required for ultrasound is minimal. Ultrasound is performed by a trained technician. The technician tells the patient about the main structures the technician has noticed. A detailed ultrasound reading is performed by a radiologist. The information is immediately passed from the radiologist to the accompanying doctor who requested the ultrasound. The doctor will then use the reports to make a diagnosis.

What are the Ultrasound Guidelines for Patients?

If certain internal organs are being investigated, there are guidelines to follow. Patients are asked to avoid eating and drinking before the ultrasound, at least six to eight hours.

Patients can only drink water. Food causes the bile to contract, which can be seen on the ultrasound. When pregnant mothers undergo an echo, they are asked to drink four to six glasses of water an hour or two before the ultrasound. Water helps fill the bladder and too much fluid from the bladder helps to make the baby and uterus visible on ultrasound.