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Ultrasound
The ultrasound units at Concord Imaging Center
represent some of the most advanced
technology in ultrasound imaging.
Our technology provides clear images so
radiologists can make diagnoses rapidly and
with greater confidence.
There are many advantages to imaging the
body with ultrasound. Most importantly, there
is no ionizing radiation as with X-rays – which
is why ultrasound is used during pregnancy.
Furthermore, soft tissues, such as the liver,
spleen, kidneys and pancreas can be imaged
directly without the injection of any sort
of radio-opaque substances (X-ray dye or
contrast) to make them visible.
First introduced to the medical world in
the 1960s, ultrasound has quickly become
one of the most widely used diagnostic
imaging modalities.
What should I expect during my ultrasound?
The technologist will bring you to the exam
room where the procedure will be explained
to you. If you are having a biopsy during
your ultrasound, you will be asked to sign
a consent form.
You will be instructed to lie on the padded
ultrasound bed for the exam. The technologist
will apply a special gel to your skin and/or to
the imaging instrument. This gel is essential
to the imaging process. You will be given a
towel to clean the gel from your skin when
the exam is completed.
For certain OB/GYN exams, your physician or
the radiologist may request a trans-vaginal
ultrasound. During this exam you will be
asked to place a special instrument as you
would place a tampon. The radiologist or
technologist performing the exam will then
obtain the required images.
You may experience some discomfort as the
instrument is moved. Any discomfort should
be mentioned immediately to the radiologist
or technologist.
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