Abdominal ultrasound

We count number of abdominal ultrasounds a client has had during an admission to our unit.

• abdominal ultrasound evaluates the organs and other structures in the upper abdomimal area (upper: liver, spleen, pancreas, gallbadder, kidney…..)
  • renal ultrasound - U/S of kidney so count as an abdominal U/S.
• pelvic ultrasound evaluates the structures and organs in the lower abdominal area (pelvis). (bladder, uterus, ovary, prostate……)