Ultrasound Imaging: Frequently Asked Questions

Ultrasound waves have difficulty penetrating bone and air so organs such as the lungs cannot be scanned. The stomach and bowel are best examined in other ways such as x-rays or by having cameras inserted into them.

Ultrasound has difficulty penetrating bone and therefore can only see the outer surface of bony structures and not what lies within. For visualization of bone, other imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be selected. Because ultrasound waves do not pass through air, an evaluation of the stomach, small intestine and large intestine may be limited. Intestinal gas may also prevent visualization of deeper structures such as the pancreas and aorta. ...

Ultrasound waves have difficulty penetrating bone and air. So bony structures, lungs and the gastrointestinal tract should be examined by other means.

Ultrasound has difficulty penetrating bone and therefore can only see the outer surface of bony structures and not what lies within. For visualization of bone, other imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be selected. Because ultrasound waves do not pass through air, an evaluation of the stomach, small intestine and large intestine may be limited. Intestinal gas may also prevent visualization of deeper structures such as the pancreas and aorta. ...

Yes, when performed, ordered and supervised by your doctor. OB/GYNs widely believe ultrasound is safe for fetal imaging, and is often used to screen for any abnormalities. In addition, an ultrasound can help determine size, weight, and sex of your baby.

Ultrasound technology uses high frequency sound waves. The waves bounce off tissue and return to the ultrasound machine at different frequencies, depending on the density of the tissue. Our ultrasound machine is a highly specialized computer that translates the returning sound waves into images for viewing on its computer monitor. Our machine is an FDA approved ultrasound machine.

Ultrasound technology uses high frequency sound waves. The waves bounce off tissue and return to the ultrasound machine at different frequencies, depending on the density of the tissue. Our ultrasound machine is a highly specialized computer that translates the returning sound waves into images for viewing on its computer monitor. Our machine is a GE Voluson 730 Expert and is an FDA approved ultrasound machine. Only the very best for you!

Also called sonography or ultrasound scanning, ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to obtain images from inside the human body. The process is similar to the sonar used by bats and ships at sea. A small device called a transducer is used to send sound waves into the body, which are then reflected off of internal structures. The returning sound waves (echoes) are then sent back to the same transducer, and the attached equipment changes the echoes into a picture (image) of your internal structures. ...

Ultrasound imaging, also called an ultrasound scan or sonography, is a method of obtaining images from different organs inside the body. It involves sending very high frequency sound waves via a hand held probe on your skin through the body. These sound waves are reflected off your internal organs. The reflections bounce back to the probe and the computer aprt of the machine creates an image of the organs. Ultrasound images are captured in real time and displayed on a television monitor. ...

Ultrasound imaging involves the use of very high frequency sound waves to obtain images of the internal organs. The images are obtained by the interpretation of sound waves which are reflected off the internal organs. This is carried out by sophisticated instruments and then interpreted by a computer. Ultrasound does not use x-ray or ionising radiation.

Benefits: Ultrasound imaging is a painless procedure. It does not use x-rays or any other type of ionising radiation to produce an image. It is non-invasive. It can be used safely during pregnancy. Ultrasound provides real time imaging, making it a good tool for guiding some invasive procedures such as needle biopsies. Ultrasound can visualise movement and function and therefore can examine blood vessels and blood flow to different organs. ...

Ultrasound waves are reflected by air or gas; therefore ultrasound is not an ideal imaging technique for the bowel. Barium exams and CT scanning are the methods of choice for bowel-related problems. Ultrasound waves do not pass through air; therefore an evaluation of the stomach, small intestine and large intestine may be limited. Intestinal gas may also prevent visualization of deeper structures such as the pancreas and aorta. ...

Diagnostic testing is covered by most private healthcare insurance carriers, workers compensation insurers, MedPay carriers for automobile accidents, and physician liens

Ultrasound has been used for over 30 years in obstetrics with millions of images produced. Numerous studies and medical research has shown no known adverse side effects when used properly. There is no increase in sound waves used in 3D/4D imaging over 2D imaging (commonly used at OBGYN offices), only an increase in the action of the transducer and software reading and interpreting the data. ...