Ultrasound

Understanding Ultrasound

What Is Ultrasound?

Ultrasound imaging is one of the most widely used diagnostic tools in modern medicine. It works by sending sound waves into the body and recording how they bounce back to create visual images, or sonograms. This allows physicians to evaluate organs and soft tissues like the heart, liver, kidneys, blood vessels, and reproductive organs—in real time.

A typical ultrasound procedure is quick and painless. Patients lie comfortably on a table while a technologist applies warm gel to the skin and moves a handheld transducer across the area being examined. The images appear instantly on a screen, allowing for fast and accurate interpretation.

Types of Ultrasound

Benefits of Ultrasound

The Power of Sound Imaging

Ultrasound imaging offers a range of benefits that make it a preferred diagnostic tool.

Radiation-Free & Safe for All Ages — Ultrasound is safe enough for pregnant women and infants and carries no known side effects.

Non-Invasive & Painless — There are no needles, no incisions, and no recovery time required after most ultrasound exams.

Real-Time Imaging — Ultrasound provides dynamic, live imaging—ideal for evaluating movement, blood flow, or fetal development.

Versatile Diagnostic Tool — Used to detect tissue damage, check for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), examine internal organs, monitor pregnancy, and more.

Quick & Convenient — Most exams take less than 30 minutes and are performed on-site at our Northeast Philadelphia location.

Imaging Excellence

Ultrasound at IPMC

At IPMC, we use the Siemens Aspen Acuson ultrasound system—a gold-standard imaging platform known for its power, precision, and versatility. From vascular and abdominal studies to OB/GYN and musculoskeletal imaging, we provide detailed scans with fast turnaround times and compassionate care.

Our experienced technologists and board-certified radiologists work closely with your referring physician to ensure you receive accurate results and timely follow-up. Plus, all imaging is performed right here in our Northeast Philadelphia facility, eliminating the need for outside referrals or additional travel.

Ultrasound Preparation

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