Ultrasound Preparation Instructions – Interventional Ultrasounds Procedure

PLEASE REVIEW
Patients MUST arrive 20 minutes before their appointment time. Patients arriving late may be rescheduled.
If this appointment is no longer needed, notify Central Bookings for cancellation.
Phone: 519-537-2381
Fax: 519-421-4238
Please be aware that this is a “Fragrance Free” facility.

PREPARATION
– Recent INR & PTT required prior to procedure. If results of INR & PTT are greater than high end of normal, ordering physician should discuss results with radiologist to confirm if procedure can be done.
– No blood thinners (including aspirin), for 10 days prior to procedure (If there is a concern regarding this, ordering physician should discuss with radiologist)
– If there are modifications to the prep after discussion with the radiologist, please notify Ultrasound Department
– Continue your other medications as usual
– Nothing to eat or drink after midnight
– No gum chewing or smoking for 8 hours prior to and up to appointment time

POST EXAM CARE
– Normal activities may be resumed after biopsy although no heavy lifting on day of procedure is recommended
– Resume blood thinners at the discretion of ordering physician