Ultrasound Exam Preparations

• NOTHING to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to exam.
• You may take medication with sips of water.

Ultrasound OB 1st Trimester (<14 weeks)

• Drink four glasses of clear liquids (8 ounces each for a total of 32 ounces)
• Finish drinking the clear liquids 1 hr before your scheduled appointment.
• DO NOT EMPTY YOUR BLADDER.

Ultrasound OB 1st Trimester (<14 weeks)

• Drink four glasses of clear liquids (8 ounces each for a total of 32 ounces)
• Finish drinking the clear liquids 1 hour before scheduled appointment.
• DO NOT EMPTY YOUR BLADDER.

Ultrasound Aorta

• Nothing to eat or drink 6 hours prior to exam.
• You may take medications with sips of water.