Ultrasound
Painless, noninvasive ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time pictures of organ formation, movement and blood flow. Bluffton Regional Medical Center's ultrasound technology also includes 3-D capabilities for volume imaging. Ultrasound procedures are radiation-free and do not have harmful side effects.
Modern obstetric medicine relies heavily on ultrasound and 3-D ultrasound to provide detailed images of the fetus and uterus. Registered sonographers also utilize ultrasound technology to collect images of the:
- Vascular/circulatory system
- Abdomen
- Pelvis
- Breast
- Varicose veins
- Internal organs
- Blood flow
About the Exam
The sonographer applies a warm gel to the area being scanned. A small handheld instrument is then used to collect images and display them on a monitor.
Bluffton Regional Medical Center's ultrasound services are fully accredited by the American College of Radiology.