Preparation and Recommendations for Total Abdomen, Portal and Renal Aorta Ultrasound

1. Instructive´s name

Preparation and recommendations for total abdomen, portal and renal aorta ultrasound.

2. Scope and Field of Application

It applies to all services of diagnostic imaging and medical services nationwide in which total abdominal, portal and renal aorta ultrasound is performed

3. Development​

It is used to help diagnose the cause of pain or abdominal distension and to evaluate the kidneys, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, abdominal aorta, bladder, uterus and ovaries (in women) or the prostate and the seminal vesicles (in men).

3.1 Preparations and Recommendations Before the Study​

Read carefully and follow these recommendations in preparation for the exam:

For Adults and Children over 5 Years​:

• Do not eat any type of food during the 6 to 8 hours before the ultrasound.
• Take 4 to 8 glasses of water, one and a half hours to 2 hours before the test.
• Must have a full bladder and a desire to urinate. Do not urinate during the 2 hours before the ultrasound.

For children under 5 years old​:

• Do not eat any type of food and increase your water intake during the 4 hours before the ultrasound.

3.2 Recommendations During the Study​

• You should avoid making movements while the study is being done.
• Must have a full bladder.
• Attend to the indications of the health personnel.

3.3 Post-Study Recommendations​

• After the completion of the study, the patient can continue with the usual lifestyle.