No. 28 Okporo Road, By Artillery Junction, Rumuogba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Artillery Junction
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An ultrasound machine makes images so that organs inside the body can be examined. the machine sends out high-frequency sound waves, which reflect off body structures. a computer receives the waves and uses them to create a picture. unlike with an x-ray or ct scan, this test does not use ionizing radiation.
the test is done in the ultrasound or radiology department.
you will lie down for the test.
a clear, water-based gel is applied to the skin on the area to be examined. the gel helps with the transmission of the sound waves.
a handheld probe called a transducer is moved over the area being examined. you may need to change position so that other areas can be examined.