Patient Preparation
What is Ultrasound?
High-frequency soundwaves are referred to as ultrasound. ghostwriter hausarbeit -curated, these sound waves are used in ultrasound tests to produce a picture or image on a screen that shows the inside of your body.
A qualified health practitioner( Sonographer/ Radiologist) at Perth Medical Imaging performs an ultrasound by moving a smooth, hand-held device called a transducer across the body in a sliding and rotating motion. The high-frequency sound waves are sent into your body by the transducer. Different sound waves are reflected in different ways by different soft tissue, structures, or regions of the body. These sound waves are transformed into electrical impulses, which are projected on a screen as a moving image.
There are numerous advantages to using an ultrasound. It is painless and does not use radiation, making it extremely safe. Unless your doctor specifically requests it, there will be no injections. The high-frequency sound waves ensure that photographs have a lot of detail and can see the tiniest components of the body. Ultrasound is ideal for imaging newborns and youngsters since it may be done while they are moving.
You will be supervised by a health professional, and you will have the opportunity to express any concerns you may have.
Ultrasound Preparation:
Preparation of Ultrasound will depend on the type of ultrasound you required. Some of the most common exams are listed below, along with the preparation requirements. Because preparation details may differ significantly amongst ultrasound providers, it is recommended that you contact us if you have any concerns.
Abdominal ultrasound: Fasting for 6 hours. No smoking/chewing gum. Regular medications can be taken with a small amount of water. Please let us know if you are a diabetic while making your booking.
Pelvic/ Renal ultrasound: Drink 3-4 glasses of water 1 hour prior to your examination. Do not empty your bladder until after your ultrasound.
Obstetric ultrasound – 1st trimester, 2nd trimester, Nuchal translucency scan: Drink 3-4 glasses of water 1 hour prior to your examination. Do not empty your bladder until after your ultrasound.
Small parts – Thyroid, Breast, Testes: No preparation required.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: No preparation required.
Vascular – DVT, Carotid arteries, Leg arteries, Renal arteries, Chronic venous insufficiency ultrasound: No preparation required.
What is X-ray?
Perth Medical Imaging does not require an appointment for an X-ray. Simply bring your referral to your local provider. Perth Medical Imaging prefers that all patients call the practice before arriving for initial screening during Covid lockout times.
PREPARING FOR AN X-RAY
- To your appointment, please bring your referral (note from your doctor) as well as your Medicare and/or Pension Health Care card. All previous photographs and reports pertaining to the region being photographed should be brought with you.
- There is no need to make an appointment. You may not need to change into a gown if you wear light, comfortable clothing with no buttons, metal zips, buckles, or hooks surrounding the area being x-rayed.
- X-rays do not require any preparation.
- It is important that you tell your own doctor and staff at PMI, if there is any chance you might be pregnant. This is important information, as it will make a difference in the way the X-ray is carried out or a different test altogether might be required.