Ultrasound (Whole Abdomen)
This test evaluates the organs and structures within the entire abdominal cavity, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, and bladder.
The patient lies down, and a water-based gel is applied to the abdomen. A transducer is moved over the area to capture real-time images.
It is used to detect tumors, cysts, inflammation, and organ enlargement, and is useful in diagnosing liver diseases, gallstones, kidney stones, and other abdominal pathologies.
Participating Providers
- No food intake for at least 6 hours.
NOTE: No need to fast if patient has undergone cholecystectomy or surgical removal of gall bladder.
- Avoid drinking colored drinks for at least 6 hours.
- Full bladder is required during the procedure.
Special Instructions
- For procedures that require full bladder, ask patient if he/she has cardiac, pulmonary, renal, or any condition that requires fluid restriction.
- If with fluid restriction, consult with doctor-on-duty for further instructions.
- If without fluid restriction, patient will be asked to drink gradually until he/she feels the need to void.
NOTE: Usually, it takes approximately 30 minutes for a patient to have a full bladder after drinking 1 liter of water. The imaging staff is the one to advise the patient [huh] in coordination with the Sonologist. This is to avoid dealing with 2 patients who have full bladders at the same time.
- bring previous ultrasound for comparison