How is the ultrasound carried out

Ultrasound is a kind of medical test, which uses sound waves of high frequency to captivate the images of internal parts of the body. Ultrasound is also termed as sonography. An ultrasound is used by the doctors to study the problems of the internal parts of the body such as vessels, organs, tissues, and many more. There is no need to make a cut or incision on the body part in order to examine it. The ultrasound or sonography does not use any radiations to produce the image of the internal body parts and therefore, ultrasound is considered safe to be performed even for the pregnant mothers to view the developments of the fetus. Ultrasound uses sound waves to form an image of the specific internal body part and therefore, the patient experiences no pain during the ultrasound

Radiology Center at Harding has well-trained professionals who perform the ultrasound. Their GE logic series ultrasound unit is the latest technology, which is used for performing an ultrasound. The GE logic series can produce a detailed and colored image of the ultrasound. Along with this, the technology can carry out Doppler assessment. Radiology Center at Harding keeps them updated with the latest technologies and equipment. Moreover, they attempt to provide the best services to their customers and make their customers feel comfortable and complacent in their calm and friendly environment.

How is the ultrasound carried out?

Before the ultrasound test, the patient is asked to change his clothes and dress in the gown provided by the hospital. After that, the patient is allowed to lie on the table and a part of the body is exposed to the machine for the test.

Then, the sonographer or technician applies a special kind of lubrication or gel on the part under examination. The gel is applied in order to reduce the friction between the skin and the ultrasound transducer as when it is rubbed on the skin. Along with this, the jelly or lubricant helps in transmitting the waves of sound.

The transducer transmits sound waves of high frequency. The sound waves travel through the body and get reflected back on hitting any dense part. The computer collects the echoes. The professionals study the image and diagnose the issue.

The vast area of ultrasound

Given below are some medical applications of ultrasound.

• Produce an image of the internal parts of the body such as muscles, tendons, joints, internal organs, veins, and arteries. At Radiology center at Harding, one can even get a colored image of the internal structures of the body with the help of GE logic series.
• Ultrasound is used to find the cause of any kind of swelling, pain, and infection in the internal parts of the body.
• It helps the doctors to perform biopsies, examine the condition of the heart and find the extent of damage of the heart after an attack.
• Ultrasound is also used to find the cause of disease
• Performing scans during pregnancy