Ultrasound Services in Paris, TN

Ultrasound is indeed a valuable tool in diagnostic imaging, utilizing high-frequency sound waves to generate detailed images of internal structures.

In addition to providing information on organ structure, movement, and blood flow, ultrasound is widely used for pregnancy monitoring, offering a safe and non-invasive way to track fetal development and assess maternal health.

In addition to pregnancy ultrasounds, our services encompass a wide range of studies, including mammograms for breast imaging, pelvic ultrasounds for gynecological evaluations, thyroid, abdominal ultrasounds for digestive and urinary tract assessments, and vascular ultrasounds, and heart echocardiograms for cardiac evaluations.

Our team is committed to providing comprehensive imaging services tailored to your specific needs, ensuring accurate diagnoses and personalized care every step of the way.

Ultrasounds during Pregnancy

Pregnancy ultrasounds are a pivotal part of prenatal care, offering expectant parents a glimpse into the development and well-being of their growing baby. From conducting early pregnancy ultrasounds and determining gender to utilizing ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for addressing specific concerns, our team is dedicated to supporting you throughout every stage of your journey.

Throughout pregnancy, ultrasound technology plays a vital role in providing reassurance, monitoring fetal well-being, and ensuring a healthy outcome for both mother and baby. Your healthcare provider will recommend the appropriate timing and frequency of ultrasounds based on your individual pregnancy and medical history. Enjoy easy, local ultrasounds during your pregnancy in Paris, TN.

What to Expect

What is Ultrasound?

Ultrasound uses sound waves to obtain a medical image or picture of various organs and tissues in the body. It is a painless and safe procedure. A technologist will assist you onto the examination table. At this time, a water-based transmission gel will be applied to the area of your body that will be examined. A transducer will be moved slowly over the body part being imaged. The transducer sends a signal to an on-board computer which processes the data and produces the ultrasound image. It is from this image that the diagnosis is made.

You won’t feel a thing except for the slight pressure and movement of the transducer over the part of the body being imaged. It is important that you remain still and relaxed during the procedure. The ultrasound images will appear on a monitor similar to a TV screen and will be recorded either on paper or digitally for a detailed study.

How to prepare for your Ultrasound Exam of the Pelvis (or Pregnancy Ultrasounds)

  • Eat meals- DO NOT FAST!
  • Drink 32 ounces of water one hour prior to the time of your appointment. (All of the liquid is to be in your system one hour before your appointment so that your bladder will be full.)
  • DO NOT EMPTY your bladder until your procedure has been completed or you have spoken with a technologist. If, for whatever reason, you are unable to maintain a full bladder, please call for further instructions. On pregnancy ultrasounds you will also need to have a full bladder.
  • We request that you arrive at the facility 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete patient registration information. We take pride in keeping on schedule, but emergencies do happen occasionally. The average time for your procedure to be completed is approximately 30 minutes to one hour depending on the kind of examination.
  • The technologist will perform the procedure and a radiologist will dictate a report to be sent to your physician. The results of all examinations will be given to you by your referring doctor. (Results cannot be given to you by the technologist.)

How to prepare for your Ultrasound Exam of the Abdomen

  • Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your procedure. We request that you arrive at the facility 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete patient registration information. We take pride in keeping on schedule, but emergencies do happen occasionally.
  • The average time for your procedure to be completed is approximately 30 minutes to one hour depending on the kind of examination.
  • The technologist will perform the procedure and a radiologist will dictate a report to be sent to your physician.
  • The results of all examinations will be given to you by your referring doctor. (Results cannot be given to you by the technologist.)

Appointments & Referrals

We are located in Paris, TN and offer convenient appointments and easy access to the facility with close-proximity parking, one level, with wheelchairs available. Request that your physician sends you locally to Paris for your ultrasound needs.