Question 1

Abdominal Ultrasound

Accepted Answer

• Do not drink, eat or consume anything by mouth for 6 to 7 hours before your appointment
 • Do not chew gum before or during your ultrasound
 • If you're taking prescribed medications, you may continue taking these as usual with water

Question 2

Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound

Accepted Answer

• Do not drink, eat or consume anything by mouth for 4 hours before your appointment.

Question 3

Abdominal and Pelvic Ultrasound

Accepted Answer

• Do not drink, eat or consume anything by mouth for 6 to 7 hours before your appointment
 • One hour before your appointment, consume 4 glasses (1 litre) of water, and do not empty your bladder
*This ultrasound cannot be performed unless your bladder is full

Question 4

Pelvic, Obstetrical, Biophysical Profile (BPP) or Renal Ultrasound

Accepted Answer

• 1 hour before your appointment, consume 4 glasses (1 litre) of water, and do not empty your bladder
 • Eat and drink before your examination as usual

*This ultrasound cannot be performed unless your bladder is full

Question 5

Vascular Ultrasound

Accepted Answer

• No exam prep is required before this ultrasound unless you’ve been scheduled for an abdominal aorta ultrasound (see instructions above)

Question 6

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Accepted Answer

There is no preparation required for this exam.

Question 7

Scrotum, Small Parts, Neck and Thyroid Ultrasound

Accepted Answer

There is no preparation required for this exam.

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