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Preparation for ultrasound of the bladder
Alexey Portnov, medical expert
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Preparation for ultrasound of the bladder
- Preparation of the patient. The bladder should be filled. Give the patient 4 or 5 glasses of fluid and conduct the test an hour after this (do not allow the patient to urinate). If necessary, you can fill the bladder through the catheter with a sterile saline solution: the filling should be stopped when the patient feels uncomfortable. If possible, avoid catheterization due to the risk of infection.
- Position of the patient. The patient should lie on his back, but it may be necessary to turn the patient into an inclined position. The patient should lie in a relaxed state with quiet breathing. Apply the gel to the lower part of the abdomen. Hair on the skin of any part of the abdomen delays the air bubbles, so apply the gel thoroughly.
- Select the sensor. Use a 3.5 MHz sensor for adults and 5 MHz for children and thin adults.
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