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Preparation for ultrasound of the pancreas
Alexey Kryvenko, medical expert
Last reviewed: 06.07.2025
Last reviewed: 06.07.2025
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Preparation for ultrasound of the pancreas
- Patient preparation. The patient should abstain from food and water for 8 hours before the examination. If fluid is needed to prevent dehydration, only water may be given. If acute symptoms are present, the examination is performed immediately. Children, if conditions permit, should not be given food or water for 3 hours before the examination.
- Patient position. The patient should be lying on his back, but it may be necessary to examine him in an inclined or lying position on the right or left side: if necessary, scanning can be performed with the patient sitting or standing.
- Selecting a sensor: Use the 3.5 MHz sensor for adults and the 5 MHz sensor for children and thin adults.
- Set the required level of overall sensitivity of the device. Begin the examination by placing the sensor in the central upper part of the abdomen (under the xiphoid process).
Tilt the transducer to the right to obtain an image of the liver; adjust the sensitivity of the device to obtain an optimal image.
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