Our Services
Ultrasound Procedures
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of selected organs, tissues, blood flow, and developing pregnancy without using ionizing radiation.
At New Padre Garcia Hospital, ultrasound procedures may support the assessment of abdominal, pelvic, pregnancy-related, soft-tissue, and other medically requested concerns.
Preparation varies depending on the examination. Some patients may be instructed to fast, drink water, maintain a full bladder, or follow other procedure-specific directions.
Patients should bring a complete physician’s request and confirm the schedule, preparation requirements, and availability before visiting.
Service Overview
Routine Laboratory Examinations
Ultrasound imaging provides real-time views of selected internal structures using sound-wave technology.
Depending on the physician’s request and the available ultrasound service, the process may include:
- Verification of the patient’s identity
- Review of the ultrasound request
- Confirmation of the body area to be examined
- Review of relevant symptoms and medical history
- Review of previous ultrasound or imaging results
- Explanation of preparation requirements
- Confirmation of fasting when applicable
- Confirmation of bladder preparation when required
- Patient positioning
- Application of ultrasound gel
- Placement and movement of the ultrasound transducer
- Capture of the requested images
- Measurement of selected structures when appropriate
- Assessment of real-time movement when relevant
- Review of image quality
- Additional views when required
- Assistance for pregnant, elderly, or mobility-limited patients
- Preparation of images for medical interpretation
- Result-release guidance
- Coordination with the requesting physician
- Recommendation for additional imaging when ordered
The exact procedure and preparation depend on the body area, patient condition, and physician’s request.
ADVANTAGES
No Ionizing Radiation
Ultrasound uses sound waves rather than X-rays to create images.
Real-Time Imaging
The examination may show movement and selected body structures as they are being assessed.
Pregnancy-Related Imaging Support
Ultrasound may be requested for selected prenatal and pregnancy-related evaluations.
Abdominal and Pelvic Assessment
The procedure may help doctors examine selected organs and structures in these areas.
Non-Invasive Examination
Most ultrasound procedures are completed without surgical intervention or injection.
Procedure-Specific Preparation
Patients receive instructions such as fasting or bladder filling when required.
Hospital-Based Coordination
Ultrasound services may support outpatient, emergency, inpatient, and surgical care.
Follow-Up Monitoring
Repeat examinations may be requested to assess changes over time.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
A full bladder may help improve visualization during selected pelvic or pregnancy-related examinations.
No. Diagnostic ultrasound uses sound waves and does not use ionizing radiation.
Most procedures are not painful, although pressure from the transducer may cause temporary discomfort over a tender area.
Call New Padre Garcia Hospital at (043) 772-0437 and provide the complete ultrasound procedure written on the request.
Appointment
NEED AN ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION?
Our Diagnostic Radiology Department provides physician-requested ultrasound procedures for selected medical, abdominal, pelvic, pregnancy-related, and follow-up needs.