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Preparation for ultrasound of the pancreas
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Alexey Kryvenko, medical expert
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
Preparation for ultrasound of the pancreas
- Preparation of the patient. The patient should refrain from eating food and water for 8 hours before the study. If liquid is needed to prevent dehydration, then only water can be given. In the presence of acute symptoms, the study is carried out immediately. Children, if hygienic conditions permit, do not give food and water for 3 hours before the study.
- Position of the patient. The patient should lie on his back, but it may be necessary to study in an inclined or lying position on the right and left side: if necessary, the scan can be performed in the patient's sitting or standing position.
- Select the sensor. Use a 3.5 MHz sensor for adults and a 5 MHz sensor. For children and thin adults.
- Set the desired level of overall sensitivity. Start the study by placing the sensor in the central upper abdomen (below the xiphoid process).
Tilt the sensor to the right until you get a picture of the liver; Adjust the sensitivity of the device until the optimum image is obtained.
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