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Ultrasound
Exam Overview
Ultrasound uses sound waves to obtain a medical image or picture of various organs and tissues in the body. It is a painless and safe procedure. A technologist will assist you onto the examination table. A water-based transmission gel will be applied to the area of your body that will be examined. A transducer will be moved slowly over the body part being imaged. The transducer sends a signal to an onboard computer, which processes the data and produces the ultrasound image. It is from this image that the diagnosis is made. You won't feel a thing except for the slight pressure and movement of the transducer over the part of the body being imaged. Please remain still and relaxed during the procedure. The ultrasound images will appear on a monitor similar to a TV screen and will be recorded either on paper for film for a detailed study.
Exam Preparation: exam of the abdomen
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Exam Preparation: Pelvis
