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. Ultrasound produces very precise images of your soft tissues (heart, blood vessels, uterus, bladder, etc.) and reveals internal motion such as heart beat and blood flow. It can detect diseased or damaged tissues, locate abnormal growths and identify a wide variety of changing conditions, which enable your doctor to make a quick and accurate diagnosis.
Ultrasound - Sonography
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. Ultrasound produces very precise images of your soft tissues (heart, blood vessels, uterus, bladder, etc.) and reveals internal motion such as heart beat and blood flow. It can detect diseased or damaged tissues, locate abnormal growths and identify a wide variety of changing conditions, which enable your doctor to make a quick and accurate diagnosis.
Ultrasound is available for scheduling Monday thru Friday 7 am till 4 pm
ECMC has the privilege of offering clinical training to students on their path to completing the Sonography program at Washburn University to obtain a registry.
Sonography Prep
You will be given specific prep instructions at the time your exam is being scheduled.
On completion of your exam the Technologists will advise you of any directions you may need to follow after your exam.
Abdomen (including GB, Liver, Spleen)
Do not eat or drink at least 6 hours prior to your exam.
Aorta
Do not eat or drink at least 6 hours prior to your exam.
Breast or Thyroid or Scrotum (Testicular)
No Prep.
Pelvic
Complete drinking 36 oz. of fluid 1 hour before exam time and do not empty bladder.
Obstetric less than 14 weeks
Same as pelvic.
Obstetric greater than 14 weeks
Well Hydrated.
Renal
Well hydrated.
Upper and Lower Extremity Venous or Arterial Doppler's:
No prep.
Carotid Doppler
No prep.
Renal Arterial Doppler
Do not eat or drink at least 6 hours prior to your exam.
Echocardiogram
No prep.
Pediatric Echo's
10 - 18 years of age only, Dr. Geortz at KU Med will interpret.
Thora or Para Centesis
No prep, Blood may drawn for Lab work to identify any possible contraindications.
