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 ]