WEBVTT 00:00:00.316 --> 00:00:01.716 >> Ultrasound. 00:00:01.716 --> 00:00:06.656 Ultrasound or sonography is a test that uses sound waves 00:00:06.656 --> 00:00:08.686 to make detailed pictures of your organs. 00:00:08.686 --> 00:00:12.056 A transducer or probe emits the sound waves 00:00:12.056 --> 00:00:13.646 as it is passed over your skin. 00:00:13.646 --> 00:00:17.626 This test can help your healthcare provider assess pain 00:00:17.716 --> 00:00:19.896 or other symptoms in different parts of your body. 00:00:20.446 --> 00:00:22.716 It may also be used to screen for health problems 00:00:22.756 --> 00:00:24.096 that do not cause symptoms. 00:00:25.616 --> 00:00:27.906 There are many different kinds of ultrasound imaging. 00:00:28.486 --> 00:00:30.976 The type you have depends on the reason for the test. 00:00:31.686 --> 00:00:34.716 For example, abdominal ultrasound can help detect 00:00:34.796 --> 00:00:37.986 problems like gallstones, kidney stones, or liver disease. 00:00:39.166 --> 00:00:41.556 Pelvic ultrasound can be used to look at the bladder, 00:00:41.806 --> 00:00:43.966 uterus, ovaries, or prostate. 00:00:44.946 --> 00:00:47.156 It is used in pregnant women to check the fetus. 00:00:48.956 --> 00:00:52.116 Doppler ultrasound can detect narrow or blocked arteries 00:00:52.306 --> 00:00:53.896 or blood clots in your blood vessels. 00:00:54.286 --> 00:00:56.376 Some ultrasound tests are able 00:00:56.376 --> 00:00:59.136 to create 3-D images of internal organs. 00:01:00.036 --> 00:01:02.976 Ultrasound does not involve any radiation, 00:01:03.876 --> 00:01:06.296 it is generally a very safe procedure. 00:01:06.906 --> 00:01:09.186 Still, you should discuss any concerns 00:01:09.186 --> 00:01:10.356 with your healthcare provider. 00:01:11.986 --> 00:01:13.276 Before the ultrasound. 00:01:14.806 --> 00:01:16.666 Be sure to follow your healthcare provider's 00:01:16.666 --> 00:01:18.106 instructions before the test. 00:01:19.006 --> 00:01:20.826 If you do not follow the instructions, 00:01:20.956 --> 00:01:23.176 your test may be postponed or canceled. 00:01:23.366 --> 00:01:27.456 Allow extra time to check in before your ultrasound. 00:01:27.456 --> 00:01:30.746 If you are having an abdominal ultrasound, you may be asked not 00:01:30.746 --> 00:01:34.206 to eat or drink for several hours before your test. 00:01:34.206 --> 00:01:38.516 This includes water, coffee, and any other liquids. 00:01:38.516 --> 00:01:40.936 For a pelvic ultrasound, you may be asked 00:01:40.936 --> 00:01:43.786 to have a full bladder before the test. 00:01:43.786 --> 00:01:46.426 If you are having a pelvic ultrasound of your rectum, 00:01:46.426 --> 00:01:48.876 you will likely need an enema beforehand. 00:01:49.666 --> 00:01:52.726 Before the test begins, you may be asked to undress 00:01:52.726 --> 00:01:55.766 from the waist down or you may be asked to put on a gown. 00:01:56.786 --> 00:01:58.186 Your sonogram technician 00:01:58.256 --> 00:02:00.726 or sonographer may ask questions about your health. 00:02:01.386 --> 00:02:03.766 Your answers will help tailor the test to your needs. 00:02:04.796 --> 00:02:08.636 The questions may address your overall health, 00:02:08.636 --> 00:02:11.886 the reasons you are having the ultrasound, any abdominal 00:02:11.916 --> 00:02:13.406 or pelvic surgery you have had, 00:02:13.936 --> 00:02:15.926 any prior ultrasounds you may have had, 00:02:16.516 --> 00:02:18.786 and any medicines you are currently taking. 00:02:20.596 --> 00:02:22.746 If you are having a Doppler ultrasound, 00:02:23.176 --> 00:02:24.896 you should also tell your sonographer 00:02:24.896 --> 00:02:27.126 if you have had a stroke or stroke symptoms 00:02:27.556 --> 00:02:30.786 such as short-term loss of strength, speech, or vision. 00:02:32.286 --> 00:02:33.056 What do expect. 00:02:34.126 --> 00:02:37.036 The ultrasound may take from 30 minutes to one hour. 00:02:37.036 --> 00:02:40.046 It is usually performed while lying down. 00:02:40.646 --> 00:02:43.306 During a pelvic procedure, you may need to lie on your back 00:02:43.486 --> 00:02:44.396 with your knees raised. 00:02:45.596 --> 00:02:47.586 In all cases, the part of your body 00:02:47.586 --> 00:02:50.746 that is being examined will be exposed to sound waves that come 00:02:50.746 --> 00:02:52.916 from a hand-held transducer or probe. 00:02:52.916 --> 00:02:56.456 Your sonographer will use a non-greasy gel 00:02:56.456 --> 00:02:59.046 to help the soundwaves provide clearer pictures. 00:02:59.046 --> 00:03:02.916 It may feel wet, but it will not harm your skin or clothes. 00:03:03.096 --> 00:03:05.256 The gel will be applied to the area 00:03:05.256 --> 00:03:07.296 where the probe will contact your body, 00:03:07.296 --> 00:03:09.506 such as your abdomen, neck, or thigh. 00:03:09.506 --> 00:03:14.006 If you need a pelvic ultrasound, the probe may be moved 00:03:14.006 --> 00:03:16.016 across the outside of your pelvis. 00:03:16.266 --> 00:03:19.036 Or it may be placed inside your vagina or rectum. 00:03:19.036 --> 00:03:22.676 If you prefer, you may be able to insert the probe yourself. 00:03:23.536 --> 00:03:26.096 During an ultrasound you may feel some pressure, 00:03:26.376 --> 00:03:27.836 but it should not be painful. 00:03:28.386 --> 00:03:32.346 Let your sonographer if you feel any pain during the test. 00:03:32.906 --> 00:03:35.516 You may be able to see images of your own organs 00:03:35.516 --> 00:03:37.726 on the sonographer's screen during the procedure. 00:03:39.006 --> 00:03:41.926 If you are having a Doppler ultrasound, you may see images 00:03:41.926 --> 00:03:43.276 of your blood flow on a screen 00:03:43.636 --> 00:03:46.136 and you may heart the whooshing sound of your blood flowing. 00:03:47.006 --> 00:03:50.196 If you are pregnant, you may see on screen images of your fetus 00:03:50.296 --> 00:03:51.846 and hear your fetus' heartbeat. 00:03:53.816 --> 00:03:55.086 After your ultrasound. 00:03:56.436 --> 00:03:58.206 Before leaving you may need to wait 00:03:58.306 --> 00:04:00.566 for a short time while the images are being reviewed. 00:04:01.266 --> 00:04:03.106 You can usually have something to eat 00:04:03.106 --> 00:04:04.616 and drink right after your test. 00:04:05.526 --> 00:04:08.256 You can also get back to the rest of your normal routine. 00:04:09.386 --> 00:04:11.976 Although your sonographer can answer your questions 00:04:11.976 --> 00:04:15.226 about the test, only your healthcare provider can explain 00:04:15.226 --> 00:04:15.726 the results. 00:04:16.856 --> 00:04:18.986 Ask when the ultrasound results will be ready. 00:04:19.726 --> 00:04:21.916 Talk with your healthcare provider about the results 00:04:21.916 --> 00:04:24.106 of the test and any further testing 00:04:24.106 --> 00:04:25.376 or treatment that you may need. 00:04:25.376 --> 00:04:27.366 What we have learned. 00:04:27.366 --> 00:04:32.536 Ultrasound uses soundwaves to make images of your organs 00:04:32.536 --> 00:04:35.516 and blood vessels, true or false? 00:04:35.516 --> 00:04:38.946 The answer is true. 00:04:41.556 --> 00:04:42.616 The gel that is used 00:04:42.616 --> 00:04:45.206 for an ultrasound helps create a clear image. 00:04:45.646 --> 00:04:46.546 True or false? 00:04:48.876 --> 00:04:50.106 The answer is true. 00:04:52.356 --> 00:04:54.506 Ultrasound exams should not be painful. 00:04:55.286 --> 00:04:56.256 True or false? 00:04:58.556 --> 00:04:59.896 The answer is true. 00:05:00.516 --> 00:05:07.500 [ Music ]

UltrasoundUltrasound or sonography is a test that uses sound waves to make detailed pictures of your organs. A transducer or probe emits the sound waves as it is passed over your skin.This test can help your healthcare provider assess pain or other symptoms in different parts of your body. It may also be used to screen for health problems that do not cause symptoms.There are many different kinds of ultrasound imaging. The type you have depends on the reason for the test.For example, abdominal ultrasound can help detect problems like gallstones, kidney stones, or liver disease.Pelvic ultrasound can be used to look at the bladder, uterus, ovaries, or prostate. It is used in pregnant women to check the fetus.Doppler ultrasound can detect narrow or blocked arteries or blood clots in your blood vessels. Some ultrasound tests are able to create 3-D images of internal organs.Ultrasound does not involve any radiation, so it is generally a very safe procedure. Still, you should discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider.Before the ultrasoundBe sure to follow your healthcare provider's instructions before the test. If you do not follow the instructions, your test may be postponed or canceled.Allow extra time to check in before your ultrasound.If you are having an abdominal ultrasound, you may be asked not to eat or drink for several hours before your test. This includes water, coffee, and any other liquids.For a pelvic ultrasound, you may be asked to have a full bladder before the test. If you are having a pelvic ultrasound of your rectum, you will likely need an enema beforehand.Before the test begins, you may be asked to undress from the waist down or you may be asked to put on a gown.Your sonogram technician or sonographer may ask questions about your health. Your answers will help tailor the test to your needs. The questions may address your overall health, the reasons you are having the ultrasound, any abdominal or pelvic surgery you have had, any prior ultrasounds you may have had, and any medicines you are currently taking.If you are having a Doppler ultrasound, you should also tell your sonographer if you have had a stroke or stroke symptoms such as short-term loss of strength, speech, or vision.What do expectThe ultrasound may take from 30 minutes to one hour. It is usually performed while lying down.During a pelvic procedure, you may need to lie on your back with your knees raised.In all cases, the part of your body that is being examined will be exposed to sound waves that come from a hand-held transducer or probe. Your sonographer will use a non-greasy gel to help the sound waves provide clearer pictures. It may feel wet, but it will not harm your skin or clothes.The gel will be applied to the area where the probe will contact your body, such as your abdomen, neck, or thigh.If you need a pelvic ultrasound, the probe may be moved across the outside of your pelvis. Or it may be placed inside your vagina or rectum. If you prefer, you may be able to insert the probe yourself.During an ultrasound you may feel some pressure, but it should not be painful. Let your sonographer if you feel any pain during the test.You may be able to see images of your own organs on the sonographer's screen during the procedure.If you are having a Doppler ultrasound, you may see images of your blood flow on a screen and you may heart the whooshing sound of your blood flowing.If you are pregnant, you may see on screen images of your fetus and hear your fetus' heartbeat.After your ultrasoundBefore leaving you may need to wait for a short time while the images are being reviewed.You can usually have something to eat and drink right after your test. You can also get back to the rest of your normal routine.Although your sonographer can answer your questions about the test, only your healthcare provider can explain the results. Ask when the ultrasound results will be ready.Talk with your healthcare provider about the results of the test and any further testing or treatment that you may need.What we have learnedUltrasound uses soundwaves to make images of your organs and blood vessels, true or false?The answer is true.The gel that is used for an ultrasound helps create a clear image. True or false?The answer is true.Ultrasound exams should not be painful. True or false?The answer is true.