Mitchell County Regional Health Center Services
Radiology
Ultrasound
- What is Ultrasound?
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of structures or organs inside the body. This test is performed by using a transducer (ultrasound wand) over the area of interest. An Ultrasound involves no radiation and is painless.
This procedure will take 30-60 minutes.
Preparation for procedure:Abdomen - Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the day before the exam.
Aorta – Nothing to eat or drink six hours before theexam.
Arterial – No special preparation is needed.
Breast – No special preparation is needed.
Carotid – No special preparation is needed.
Echocardiography – This service is scheduled through the Specialty Clinic. Please contact the Specialty Clinic at 641.732.6090 for more information.
Extremities – No special preparation is needed.
Parotid – No special preparation is needed.
Pelvic (OB) – Patient needs to drink 32 oz. of water one hour before the examination and should not go to the bathroom. The bladder must be full for the exam.
Pelvic (non-OB) – Patient needs to drink 32 oz. of water one hour before the examination and should not go to the bathroom. The bladder must be full for the exam.
Renal – Drink 20 oz. of water one hour before the exam and do not go to the bathroom. The bladder must be full for the exam.
Testicle – No special preparation is needed.
Thyroid – No special preparation is needed.
Vascular Screenings – No special preparation is needed.
Venous – No special preparation is needed.
If you have any questions or would like more information contact us at:
Radiology Department
616 North Eighth Street
Osage, Iowa 50461-1498
Phone: 641.732.6036
Fax: 641.732.-6038