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Diagnostic Services
ULTRASOUND
 Ultrasound
is a simple, safe, painless diagnostic procedure that
bounces high-frequency sound waves off parts of the
body and captures the returning “echoes”
as images. There is no injection or radiation exposure
associated with ultrasound.
TotalMED offers
many different types of ultrasound exams. Ultrasound
is able to capture moving images of pelvic and abdominal
function (including gallstones), breast abnormalities,
the male reproductive system, the kidney and thyroid
systems, as well as the developing fetus, among other
applications. When enhanced with a special Doppler
technique, ultrasound can also capture moving blood
images of large blood vessels and moving images of
the heart.
Exam
preparation
Preparation for your ultrasound
will depend on the type of exam; a TotalMED representative
will call you prior to your appointment to provide
specific instructions, and review health and insurance
information.Please bring previous imaging study results
(x-ray, MRI, CT, etc.) such as reports, films or CD-Rom's
if available. Please arrive
15 minutes early to verify your registration.
During
the exam – what to expect
You
will lie on a cushioned table and gel will be applied
to your skin; the gel acts as a conductor.
- A transducer, a hand-held
device that sends and receives ultrasound signals,
is moved over the area of your body being imaged.
- Images instantly are captured
on a television-like monitor and transferred to
film or videotape for a radiologist to review and
interpret.
- Depending on the type of exam,
it can take anywhere from 20-60 minutes. After the
exam – what to expect
- A radiologist who specializes
in a specific area of the body will review your
images (e.g., a body radiologist will review an
ultrasound of your abdomen).
- The radiologist prepares a
diagnostic report to share with your doctor.
- Your doctor will consider
this information in context of your overall care,
and talk with you about the results.
X-RAY
 TotalMED
Radiology.
X-ray, or radiography, refers to procedures that use
standard x-rays to view parts of the body.
Exam preparation
- Preparation for your x-ray
exam will depend on the type of exam; a CDI representative
will call you prior to your appointment to provide
specific instructions, and review health and insurance
information.
- Notify a member of TotalMED’s
staff if you are nursing or if there is a chance
you could be pregnant.
- Please bring previous imaging
study results (X-Ray, MRI, CT, etc.) such as reports,
films or CD-roms if available.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early
to verify your registration.
During the exam – what
to expect
- Conventional radiography
(x-ray) is a simple, painless procedure
that enables the radiologist to analyze the bony
and soft tissue anatomy for diagnosis. The average
x-ray study takes 15-20 minutes.
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