Patients that are not prepped will be rescheduled for a later time, if available, or a different date. Patient must drink water & must be finished ONE HOUR BEFORE the appointment time and come with a full bladder. (You must refrain from going to the restroom, until we see you and are instructed to empty by the sonographer).
Pelvic U/S:
Patient must drink 24 oz. of water & must be finished ONE HOUR BEFORE the appointment time and must come with a full bladder. (You must refrain from going to restroom, until we see you and instructed to empty by sonographer)
Abdomen U/S, Renal Doppler or Abdominal Aorta Doppler:
Patient must fast 4 to 6 hours the night prior to appointment time. That means the patient may not eat, chew gum/candy, or drink anything.
Renal/Bladder U/S:
Patient must drink 24 oz. of water & be finished ONE HOUR BEFORE the appointment time and come with a full bladder. (You must refrain from going to restroom, until we see you and instructed to empty by sonographer)
Prostate U/S:
Patient must drink 24 oz. of water & be finished ONE HOUR BEFORE the appointment time and come with a full bladder. (You must refrain from going to the restroom, until we see you and are instructed to empty by the sonographer).
Breast U/S:
If the patient has had a mammogram done in the past, they must bring in prior reports, and films/images to appointment. Patients 40 years of age or older, a mammogram must be done prior to scheduling breast ultrasound (no exceptions)
EKG:
Patient cannot use any body lotions, oils or any other type of moisturizer. Paciente no puede usar loción, ni aceites o ningún tipo de crema hidratante.
