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In the majority of cases, Ultrasound will be performed by a sonographer and in some instances a radiologist (doctor). If a procedure is being performed, you may be accompanied by a sonographer (providing the scanning) and a radiologist (doctor performing the procedure). Female sonographers are always on staff and can be requested when you place your booking.
Patients’ are generally required to change in to a gown and lie on the examination bed in the Ultrasound room. A gel is applied to the skin in the area of the body being studied. This enables the ultrasound probe to transmit and receive soundwaves effectively and provide clear pictures. Only the required amount of pressure to obtain clear pictures is used and generally ultrasound is completely painless.
Ultrasound scans last for approximately 30 minutes in the Ultrasound room. Other more technical studies such as Doppler (that is often used to image arteries and blood flow) can take longer as more information is captured. You will generally receive feedback about what is being visualised by the scan at the time (this does not include comments on diagnosis). If a procedure is being performed, such as an injection, the radiologist will likely provide feedback and information to help you understand what to expect and do after you time with us.
Western Radiology’s team of radiologists hold fellowships in Advanced body and Oncology imaging, Musculoskeletal radiology and intervention, and Neuroradiology. With such a depth of expertise, you can be confident that your scan will be reported expertly and your procedure handled with care and precision. Results and images are delivered electronically to your doctor within 24 hours of your scan.
If a patient requires an urgent Ultrasound for cases such as DVT or ectopic pregnancy for example, Western Radiology reserves time-slots for these that can be accessed on the same day within hours.
Western Radiology Claremont – 1/278 Stirling Hwy, Claremont WA 6010
Western Radiology Madeley – Unit 1, 210 Wanneroo Rd, Madeley WA 6065
Western Radiology Cockburn Central – Unit 2, 810 North Lake Road, Cockburn Central WA 6164
Western Radiology Canning Vale – Unit 1, 410 Ranford Road, Canning Vale WA 6155
Western Radiology Morley – 133 Russell St, Morley WA 6062
Western Radiology Clarkson – 10/61 Key Largo Drive, Clarkson WA 6030
Western Radiology Mandurah – 73-77 Reserve Dr, Mandurah WA 6210
*If your scan is not listed, please phone reception.
Preparation
- Patients are required to fast for a minimum of 6 hours, but preferably 8 hours.
- Please do not smoke, consume dairy or chew gum during fasting.
- Patients may drink fluids such as water, black tea or black coffee only.
- Medications can be taken as normal so long as it does not require food to be taken with it.
- Please bring any relevant previous imaging/reports to your appointment
- Procedure will take approximately 20 minutes.
- Patients require a full bladder, and must finish drinking 1 litre of water 1 hour prior to their appointment time and hold (do not go to the toilet).
- Please bring any relevant previous imaging/reports to the appointment.
- Procedure will take approximately 20 minutes.
- Patients are required to fast for a minimum of 6 hours, but preferably 8 hours.
- Please do not smoke, consume dairy or chew gum during fasting.
- Patients are also required to have a full bladder, and must finish drinking 1 litre of water 1 hour prior to their appointment and hold (do not go to the toilet).
- Patients may drink fluids such as water, black tea or black coffee only.
- Medications can be taken as normal so long as it does not require food to be taken with it.
- Please bring any relevant previous imaging/reports to the appointment.
- Procedure will take approximately 20 minutes.
- Patients are required to fast for a minimum of 6 hours, but preferably 8 hours.
- Please do not smoke, consume dairy or chew gum during fasting.
- Patients are also required to have a full bladder, and must finish drinking 1 litre of water 1 hour prior to their appointment and hold (do not go to the toilet).
- Patients may drink fluids such as water, black tea or black coffee.
- Any medication can be taken as normal so long as it does not require food to be taken with it.
- Please bring any relevant previous imaging/reports to the appointment.
- Procedure will take approximately 40 minutes.
- Patients require a full bladder, and must finish drinking 1 litre of water 1 hour prior to their appointment and hold (do not go to the toilet).
- Please bring any relevant previous imaging/reports to the appointment.
- Procedure will take approximately 20 minutes.
Preparation
- Patients require a full bladder and must finish drinking 1 litre of water 1 hour prior to their appointment time and hold (do not go to the toilet).
- Procedure will take approximately 20 minutes.
- Patients are required to drink 2 glasses of water 1 hour before the appointment time and hold (do not go to the toilet).
- Patients are required to bring a copy of the blood test results.
- Procedure will take approximately 30 minutes.
- Our sonographers prefer to perform this scan at 19 weeks gestation.
- Patients are required to finish drinking 2-3 glasses of water 30 minutes prior to their appointment time and hold (do not go to the toilet).
- Only one of these scans between 17 – 22 weeks gestation referred by a GP is eligible for a Medicare rebate for each pregnancy.
- Procedure will take approximately 40 minutes.
- No specific preparation required.
- No specific preparation required
- No specific preparation required
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