Provider Ultrasound/Non-invasive Vascular/Echocardiogram Ordering Guide

Abdominal

• Nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to exam

Abdominal Wall

• No prep needed.

Adult Echocardiograms

• No prep needed.

Aorta/Renal

• NPO

Arterial Duplex

• No prep needed.

Carotid Duplex

• No prep needed.

Chest

• No prep needed.

First Trimester Obstetrical

• Drink 32 oz of water 1 hour prior to exam and hold bladder (do not urinate).
• Must have HCG quant level.

Gallbladder

• Nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to exam.

Hysterosonogram

• Drink 32 oz. of water 1 hour prior to exam and hold bladder.

Infant (hips, spine, renal)

• No prep needed.

Infant (limited abdominal ultrasound)

• Nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours prior to exam.

Limited Pelvic

• Drink 32 oz. of water 1 hour prior to exam and hold bladder.

Liver and Renal Biopsy

• Discontinue all blood thinners for at least 5 days prior to procedure.
• Patient must be NPO for 8 hours prior to procedure.
• Patient scheduled for pre-procedure visit for lab work, work-up, etc.

Mesentary Artery Duplex

• NPO Paracentesis/Thoracentesis
• Blood thinners must be stopped for appropriate time frame as approved by physician.
• Bring home medication list.
• Must have a driver.

Pelvis/Endovaginal Ultrasound

• Drink 32 oz of water 1 hour prior to exam and hold bladder (do not urinate).

Renal Artery Duplex

• NPO

Renal

• No prep needed.

Small Parts – thyroid, scrotum, etc.

• No prep needed.

Thyroid Biopsy

• Blood thinners must be stopped for appropriate time frame as approved by physician.

Venous Duplex for DVT

• No prep needed.

Venous Insufficiency

• No prep needed.