Ultrasound / Echocardiography

Location

We are located on the first floor between the Emergency Department and Lab. Drive around past the ED entrance and turn Right into the Diagnostic Imaging parking lot. There is an Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging entrance that will bring you directly into the Registration area.

Hours of Operation

Ultrasound procedures and Echocardiograms are performed Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 4:30pm.

Procedure Information

A physician's order is REQUIRED for your Ultrasound/Echo to be performed.

Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images of the body.

Echocardiography uses sound waves to image the heart.

Certain procedures performed in Ultrasound, such as Biopsies or drainages also need to be scheduled with Outpatient Surgery. If you are unsure, please ask at the time of scheduling.

The following are common Ultrasound procedures and their preps:

No Prep:

Carotid Doppler
Venous Doppler
Thyroid
Testicle (Scrotum)
Echocardiogram
Breast
Biopsy
Thoracentesis
Arterial Doppler
Spinal Canal
Amniocentesis
Peritocentesis
Cyst Aspiration
Extremity Non-Vascular
Percataneous drainage/Catheter placement
Placenta Localization
Pleural Effusion
Prostate Scan
Trans Vaginal Scan

Nothing To Eat or Drink After Midnight:

Abdominal complete or limited
Renal (Kidneys)
Right Upper Quadrant
Gallbladder
Aorta
Spleen
Liver

Full Bladder:

Pelvis
Pregnancy
Bladder Scan
Biophysical Profile
Pregnancy for Position

For additional information, please feel free to contact Diagnostic Imaging by phone 276.236.1680.

Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology Services at TCRH