How to prepare for ultrasound research

Today, ultrasound examination of internal organs is one of the most popular and informative methods for studying the condition of internal organs . According to its results, the prescription and severity of the disease are indirectly judged, the variants of its development are predicted and the results of treatment are monitored. In obstetrics and gynecology, ultrasound is used to determine the timing of pregnancy, determine the condition of the fetus, early diagnosis of various complications and abnormalities.

Remember! The accuracy of the results depends largely on how you prepare for this diagnostic procedure.

When you visit the ultrasound diagnostic room to remove the remnants of gel from the skin after a survey, you must have a towel or a sterile tissue. When conducting ultrasound using in-band sensors: intravaginal, rectal, it is recommended to bring two or three condoms (for the sensor).

When examining the functional state of the biliary system, you may need an egg yolk. Therefore, if you undergo a test for liver disease, gall bladder and bile ducts, discuss these issues with your doctor or physician in the diagnostic room beforehand.

When conducting a study of organs such as the brain, eyes, cardiovascular system, special training is not required. At the same time, when examining the organs of the abdominal cavity and small pelvis because of the large influence on the results of the examination of the state of the intestine, it is recommended to begin preparation two to three days before the examination.

It is recommended to exclude from the diet food products that cause increased gas formation (black bread, fruits, raw vegetables, confectionery, milk). It is recommended to take enzyme preparations: festal, panzinorm, pankurmen, creon, etc. Cleansing enemas are not recommended , as they often increase gas production. In addition, you can take activated charcoal, espumizan, dill water. If you have constipation , it is recommended to take a laxative, especially if necessary to conduct a study using a rectal sensor. Examination is conducted on an empty stomach (the last meal of food 12 hours before the examination).

When examining the organs of the urinary-genital system (bladder, prostate, uterus, ovaries), it is necessary to drink 0.5 to 1.5 liters of fluid for 1-1.5 hours before the examination. This is necessary in order to fill the bladder, which pushes the filled out organs.

In recent years, an increasing prevalence of ultrasound diagnosis of diseases of the stomach and intestines. In the Conduct of the Examination, the hollow organovs are filled with liquid and then examined using a conventional sensor. In case you were offered to undergo examination by this method, be sure to discuss in advance all the features of the preparation process with your physician. In emergency cases, ultrasound is done without preparation, but its effectiveness is lower.

Qualitative preparation for the survey of bail - high accuracy and informative data.