For Patients

• Please avoid all fatty foods, gassy drinks and dairy products or any foods you know causes gas in your  abdomen the day before your appointment.
• If you are having a morning ultrasound please fast from 9pm the night before, if your appointment is after 12pm please fast for a minimum of 4 – 6 hours.
• You must drink one to two litres of water the day before your appointment and at least two to three glasses on the morning of your appointment. You do not need to hold this water.
• Please also avoid chewing gum and smoking on the day of your appointment.
• You can take any required medication the day of your appointment.
• If you feel that you have excess gas in your abdomen, a 20-30 minute walk prior to your examination can also assist in minimizing gas from your abdomen.
• If you are a diabetic on insulin you can have a light breakfast at 6 AM on the morning of your appointment. You are to have two slices of toast with either Vegemite or jam and black tea or coffee. You must then fast until your test is completed.   

• Please avoid all fatty foods, gassy drinks and dairy products or any foods you know causes gas in your abdomen the day before your appointment.
• If you are having a morning ultrasound please fast from 9pm the night before, if your appointment is after 12pm please fast for a minimum of 4 – 6 hours.
• You must drink one to two litres of water the day before your appointment and at least two to three glasses on the morning of your appointment. You do not need to hold this water.
• Please also avoid chewing gum and smoking on the day of your appointment.
• You may take any medication required on the day of your appointment.
• If you feel that you have excess gas in your abdomen, a 20-30 minute walk prior to your examination can also assist in minimizing gas from your abdomen.
• If you are a diabetic on insulin you can have a light breakfast at 6 AM on the morning of your appointment. You are to have two slices of toast with either Vegemite or jam and black tea or coffee. You must then fast until your test is completed.

• Please avoid all fatty foods, gassy drinks and dairy products or any foods you know causes gas in your abdomen the day before your appointment.
• If you are having a morning ultrasound please fast from 9pm the night before, if your appointment is after 12pm please fast for a minimum of 4 – 6 hours. You can drink as much water as you like.
• Please also avoid chewing gum and smoking on the day of your appointment.
• You may take any medication required the day of your appointment.
• If you feel that you have excess gas in your abdomen, a 20-30 minute walk prior to your examination can also assist in minimizing gas from your abdomen.
• If you are a diabetic on insulin you can have a light breakfast at 6 AM on the morning of your appointment. You are to have two slices of toast with either Vegemite or jam and black tea or coffee. You must then fast until your test is completed.

• The lights in the room will be dimmed so that the pictures on the screen can be seen more clearly.
• You may be asked to remove articles of clothing but will be provided with a blanket to cover yourself.
• A gel will be applied to your skin over the area to be scanned. The gel allows the probe to slide easily over the skin and helps produce clearer pictures. The probe will be moved back and forth slowly over the area of interest until the area is completely examined. You could be asked to hold your breath or roll into different positions during the scan.
• Once the scan is complete, the gel will be wiped off your skin. The Ultrasound will take between 30 and 45 minutes. This time frame is dependent on what body part is being scanned and the type of investigation is required.
• There are no known risks from an ultrasound. It is considered to be a very safe procedure.
• An Ultrasound is a painless procedure. No anesthetic is required. If scanning is performed over an area of tenderness, you may feel pressure or minor discomfort from the probe.

Due to the variable length of time required for scanning, appointments need to be made.

Please send your referral to hello@vascularcarecentre.com

We will always book URGENT scans in a timely manner.

We are a privately billing laboratory and a fee is likely payable at the time of your ultrasound.

To clarify any out of pocket expenses please contact our office on 4211 0400.

Our Sonographers use state of the art machines manufactured by Mindray, these machines were purchased in 2024.

https://www.mindray.com/au/products/ultrasound/general-imaging/resona-r9 

Ultrasound is vital for vascular care, we will do all we can to make you as comfortable as possible during your ultrasound appointment.

During your appointment if you feel uncomfortable and do not wish to continue, please tell the Sonographer and the examination will stop immediately.

You have the right to request a third person be present during the ultrasound, this can be another staff member of Vascular Care Centre or a person of your choice.

You can choose to have this examination performed by a male or female Sonographer. Please discuss this with reception when booking your appointment.

At Vascular Care Centre we emphasize the importance of Vascular Sonographers and their important role in your care.

Some of your appointments may be performed by a trainee sonographer under the supervision of our senior sonographers.

All ultrasound images taken by a trainee are checked by a senior sonographer. There is no detriment to your care if a trainee performs your ultrasound.