Preparation For Your Ultrasound
Please check carefully below which scan you require preparation for.
Any questions about the below please call (02) 48 214 666
Abdomen
Fasting for 6 hours before the scan.
Sips of water/medications allowed.
No eating, smoking, chewing gum/lozenges.
Pelvis/Renal
Early Pregnancy
Empty bladder 1.5 hours before appointment.
1-4 yrs- attempt to drink 200-300ml in hour prior.
5-8 yrs- drink 500ml in hour prior.
9-12 yrs- drink 600ml until 15 minutes before appointment.
Adults- drink/sip 700ml of water for next 30mins and hold for appointment.
Try to feel full but not busting- these are general outlines, some may need more or less.
If not full enough you may need to fill up at clinic (For Renal), or be offered an internal (For Pelvis)
Renal Artery
Doppler
Fasting for 6 hours before the scan.
Sips of water/medications allowed.
No eating, smoking, chewing gum/lozenges.
AND
Empty bladder 1.5 hours before appointment.
1-4 yrs- attempt to drink 200-300ml in hour prior.
5-8 yrs- drink 500ml in hour prior.
9-12 yrs- drink 600ml until 15 minutes before appointment.
Adults- drink/sip 700ml of water for next 30mins and hold for appointment.
Try to feel full but not busting- these are general outlines, some may need more or less.
If not full enough you may need to fill up at clinic.