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Ultrasound

An ultrasound exam is a safe diagnostic procedure that uses very-high-frequency sound waves to produce an image of many of the internal structures of the body. These sound waves are harmless and may be used with complete safety, even on pregnant women, where X-rays would be inappropriate. Ultrasound is the imaging modality of choice in the field of obstetrics. It is the initial modality used in the assessment of patients with hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and renal or gynaecological symptoms. It is valuable in the detection of fluid collections and abscesses, and can be employed to guide aspiration or drainage procedures.

Ultrasound

Doppler

When sound waves are echoed from a moving object, e.g. flowing blood cells, the frequency alters. The frequency shift depends on both the velocity and on the direction of movement in relation to the beam. A focal stenosis in an artery produces a high velocity jet, whereas an occluded vessel produces no Doppler signal.

Doppler is increasingly used to evaluate patients with arterial problems, particularly those with lower limb or carotid disease. Doppler imaging can also be used in the evaluation of the venous system.

Preparations

These are the commonly performed ultrasound examination at SMC:

Abdominal Ultrasound

Pelvic Ultrasound

Renal & Prostate Ultrasound

Small Parts Ultrasound (MSK)

Thyroid Ultrasound

Kidney Transplant Ultrasound

Vascular Ultrasound

Ultrasound Guided Procedure

cranial Ultrasound (Neonates)

Precautions

There is a simple preparation for the following exams:
  1. 1. Abdominal Ultrasound: Fasting from food 6 hours before the exam (including smoking), but may drink clear water only.
  2. 2. Pelvic Ultrasound: full bladder
  3. 3. Renal & Prostate Ultrasound: full bladder
No preparation is necessary for the following ultrasound exams:
  1. 1. Breast
  2. 2. Scrotal (Testicular)
  3. 3. Thyroid (Neck)
  4. 4. Doppler (Blood vessels)
  5. 5. Cranial

Location

Four Rooms for SMC Old and New Buildings

Ground Floor

Located at the Radiology Department

Telephone Number

17285538, 5775, 4084 (Ext.: 5538, 5775, 4084)

Weekends Bleep No

4084

Available Staff

Consultant Nuclear Medicine Physician

Dr. Mariam AL khaja

Timing

7:00 am – 2:00 pm (on weekdays Sunday - Thursday)
+24 Hours (Routine Cases : After 2pm)

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