Ultrasound
What is an Ultrasound?
Ultrasound (US) or sonography is an imaging modality that utilizes high frequency sound waves which are reflected off internal organs and tissue to create a medical image of the various organs and tissues. It is a painless procedure which creates very precise images. Ultrasound can be used to monitor internal motion of heart rate and blood flow.
A transducer is pressed against the skin which functions to direct sound waves into the body and transmit and record sound wave echoes. This information is transferred to a computer for processing a picture which depicts a frozen series of images. Ultrasound scanners consist of a computer console with a computer and electronic monitoring equipment, a video display screen to view the test and the transducer which is attached to the scanner by a cord. A lubricating gel is applied to the skin to the areas the transducer will cover.
Locations
Doylestown
Address
Doylestown Hospital
Radiology Department, First Floor
595 W. State Street
Doylestown, PA, 18901
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Contact Information
Appointments: 215.345.2274
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm
Warrington
Address
The Health & Wellness Center
847 Easton Road, Route 611
Warrington, PA 18976
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Contact Information
Appointments: 215.918.5840
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm