 Although at the
mention of ultrasound, many people think of pregnancy, ultrasound is extremely
useful in detecting and diagnosing many other conditions throughout the
body. Ultrasound uses sound waves to obtain images of various organs and
tissues in the body. During the exam, a transducer is used to transmit
high frequency sound waves through your body. The transducer picks up the
echoes of these sound waves and converts them into an image on a computer
screen. Ultrasound is commonly used to detect such things as aneurysms,
tumors, cysts and gallstones.
Ultrasound is commonly used to monitor pregnancies because it
is a completely safe and non-invasive exam. The scan can provide a wealth
of knowledge about a pregnancy without the need for exploratory surgery.
An ultrasound can show the fetal heartbeat, the growth of the baby's skull and
body, and many congenital abnormalities.
Most Common Ultrasounds Performed:
Scheduling an Ultrasound at Delnor
To schedule an ultrasound exam, call Central Scheduling at
(630)762-6400.
A physician order is required.
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