Preparing for Ultrasounds and Arterial Exams

2. Take weather and road construction into consideration – while we would always rather you be on time, we don’t want anyone getting into an accident because they were rushing to their ultrasound appointment. If you run into conditions that will make you late, please pull over to a safe location and call our office to let us know.

3. Show up! Each of our techs has limited number of time slots per week to perform ultrasounds. If you miss your appointment, it is a time slot someone else could have had.

4. Wear loose clothing with elastic waistbands – particularly if you need help removing and putting on pants.

5. If you are in a wheelchair and unable to transfer with minimal assistance to a bed – please make the scheduler aware of this when making your ultrasound appointment. We may have to make arrangements with your nursing facility or family member.

6. If you require supplemental oxygen, please bring extra bottles along with you to the testing room.

7. If you have bladder or bowel control issues, please bring and extra pair or two of absorbent undergarments, and even a change of fresh pants may be helpful in some cases.

8. Please make use of our bathroom facilities prior to exam. We have a bathroom in the waiting room and one by the ultrasound rooms. If you need to use a restroom during the exam, let the tech know and they will direct you to the nearest one.

9. If you have trouble walking, please bring a cane, walker, or wheelchair with you as the testing rooms are in the back of the building – approximately 100 feet from our main entrance.

10. We may ask you to fast for an abdominal study. This means no food or water – except as needed for taking medication – beginning at midnight, the night prior to your test.

11. If you are diabetic, be aware that our ultrasounds may take up to 2 hours – and some are fasting – so bring snacks or juice drinks, or whatever you normally would bring with you to make sure you do not have a problem.

12. If you are uncomfortable having an ultrasound tech of a different gender perform your test, please let the scheduler know at the time you make your appointment and we will try our best to accommodate you.

13. If you have back, neck, or other musculoskeletal issues, let our techs know. We will try our best to make you comfortable.