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Preparation for
Obstetrical or Pelvic Ultrasound:
1)
2 hours prior to your exam, empty your bladder and start drinking
4 full 8 ounce glasses of water.
2)
Finish drinking the water 1 hour prior to your exam. DO NOT Empty
your bladder prior to your exam.
3)
If the pressure on your bladder becomes unbearable, you can
release the equivalent of 1 cup of fluid.
Preparation for
Abdominal Ultrasound (Liver, Spleen, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Aorta etc.)
1)
Nothing by mouth for 12 hours prior to your examination -
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING AND NO CHEWING GUM.
2)
If you have essential medication that must be taken, a small
amount of water is permitted.
3)
FOR
INSULIN DEPENDANT DIABETICS ONLY
·
If you
are asked to miss breakfast, take ½ your normal dose of insulin
·
If you
are asked to miss any other meal, consult your physician for further
instructions
·
After
the exam you may resume your normal eating and insulin routine.
Preparation for
Abdominal and Pelvic Ultrasound:
1)
Nothing by mouth except CLEAR FLUIDS for 12 hours prior to the
exam - ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING AND NO CHEWING GUM.
2)
2 Hours prior to your exam, empty your bladder and begin drinking
4 full 8-ounce glasses of water.
3)
Finish drinking your water 1 hour prior to your exam. DO NOT
empty your bladder before your exam.
Preparation for Renal (Kidney) Ultrasound:
1)
Eat normally
2)
Finish drinking 4 full 8-ounce glasses of water 1 hour prior to
your exam. DO NOT empty your bladder.
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