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Fasting for at least eight hours prior to the procedure ensures that the stomach is empty and as small as possible, and that the intestines and bowels are relatively inactive. Fasting also allows the gall bladder.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoFasting for at least eight hours prior to the procedure ensures that the stomach is empty and as small as possible, and that the intestines and bowels are relatively inactive. This also helps the gallbladder become more visible
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∙ 13y agoDrink several glasses of water and do not urinate for about one hour before the exam. A lubricating gel may be applied to the area so moving the transducer is easier.
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∙ 13y agoNo special precautions. No harmful radiation and does not pose a risk to mother or fetus. Ultrasounds are optional during pregnancy unless there is concern over the health of the fetus.
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∙ 13y agoBefore undergoing a pelvic ultrasound, the patient may be asked to drink several glasses of water and to avoid urinating for about one hour prior to exam time.
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How can fetal infection be diagnosed?
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What evaluation is used to diagnose fetal fifth disease?
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What is another type of technology that is used during fetal monitoring?
Ultrasound?
Why fetal pole is not present in 6 weeks?
i had an ultrasound when i was 6 weeks pregnant, but by ultrasound, the pregnancy measured to be 5 weeks, so no fetal pole was seen yet. i think the earliest fetal poles can be seen is about 6 1/2 - 7 weeks. hope this helps :)
What are some of the practical applications of ultrasound pictures?
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Can be detected by ultrasound at approxiamately 10 weeks gestation using fetoscope?
Fetal heartbeat
Where can a fetal monitor be purchased?
Fetal monitors, Doppler fetal monitors, are handheld ultrasound transducers used to detect the heart beat in fetuses. They can be purchased online from DH Gate, Amazon and Baby Center.
Your ultrasound showed that you are 6 weeks pregnant but you should be 9 could that mean you are having a miscarriage?
An ultrasound at 6 weeks should show a fetal heartbeat, if there was a fetal heartbeat you're not miscarrying.. It's probable you estimated your due date wrong.
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How do you scrub prep a patient undergoing cosmetic surgery?
With your tongue ;)
