What should I do to prepare for the ultrasound exam?
Abdomen/Inguinal/Hernia Morning exams | Avoid fatty dinner. Nothing to eat or drink from midnight the night before (8 hours fasting). Small quantities of clear fluids are permitted. Any medication should be taken as required. |
Abdomen Afternoon exams | For breakfast you may drink, black tea or coffee (NO MILK OR SUGAR) up to 9 am. Fasting the rest of the day |
Abdomen & Pelvic - Same Visit | Avoid fatty dinner. Nothing to eat for 8 hours before the exam. Small quantities of clear fluid are permitted. |
Pelvic/Obstetrical | Finish drinking 4 cups or 1 L (2bottles) of water one hour prior to the exam. DO NOT EMPTY BLADDER. |
Prostate-Transrectal | The evening before the examination, take Dulcolax Rectal Suppository (purchased at the drug store). Empty bowels before appointments Finish drinking 4 cups or 1 L (2bottles) of water one hour prior to the exam. DO NOT EMPTY BLADDER. |