Ultrasound
An ultrasound examination is undertaken by an ultrasonographer, and obtains images of the body without the use of x-rays.
It uses high frequency sound waves which pass through the skin and are reflected by the body’s internal organs. These ‘echoes’ are converted with the aid of a computer, into a picture onto a screen.
The examination involves ultrasound gel being spread over the area of interest and an ultrasound probe is then lightly pressed on the area. Depending on the type of scan you are having, these can take between 10 minutes up to 40 minutes. Some scans require preparation which could include having a special diet, having nothing to eat or drink or attending with a full bladder.
Queen's Hospital Burton
Location
Queen's Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton on Trent
DE13 0RB
Opening times
Emergency Department / Trauma: Monday to Friday: Seven days, 24 hours (on call)
Inpatients: Monday to Friday: Seven days, 24 hours (on call)
Outpatients: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 8pm
GP referrals: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 8pm
Royal Derby Hospital
Location
Level 1
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 8NE
Nearest entrance: Main entrance
Nearest car park: 1 & 8
Contact
GP: 01332 783 579
Outpatient: 01332 788101
Opening times
Ultrasound (Non obstetric): Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
Ultrasound (obstetric) Gynae Scan: Emergency out-of-hours service for Emergency Department and in-patients
Samuel Johnson Community Hospital
Location
Samuel Johnson Community Hospital
Trent Valley Rd
Lichfield
WS13 6EF
Telephone: 01543 412 907
Opening times
Outpatients: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
GP referrals: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital
Location
Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital
Plantation Lane
Mile Oak
Tamworth
B78 3NG
Telephone: 01827 263 807
Opening times
Outpatients: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
GP referrals - Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm