Ultrasound Preparation
A service covered by RAMQ (Medicare).
Obstetrical Ultrasound
Drink at least 4 glasses of water (non-carbonated) half an hour prior to exam.
Abdominal and Renal Ultrasounds
Fast for 8 hours (no drinking, no eating or smoking) before the examination unless this examination is accompanied by a pelvic ultrasound. If you must take medications, take them with the least possible water.
An abdominal ultrasound should not be done 4-5 days after a barium test or endoscopic examination.
Pelvic Ultrasound
You must arrive at your examination with a full bladder. Drink at least 4 glasses of water one hour prior to the examination.
Do not urinate.
Pelvic ultrasound should not be done 4-5 days after a barium test or endoscopic examination.
Endovaginal Ultrasound
An endovaginal ultrasound should not be done 4-5 days after a barium test or endoscopic examination.
Prostate Ultrasound
You must purchase an enema from the pharmacy. An enema is used to clean the bowel before the ultrasound.
The morning of your exam, drink preparation (follow the instructions on the bottle).
You do not need a full bladder for this exam.
Bring:
The doctor’s request.
Your old ultrasound report which will allow a comparison if need be.