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ULTRASOUND About Ultrasound The Ultrasound department is located in Medical Imaging, on the first floor of The Moncton Hospital. The department has five ultrasound rooms and employs approximately five full-time ultrasound technologists. Ultrasounds at The Moncton Hospital are provided by appointment only. An ultrasound is a procedure that uses high frequency sound waves, similar to a ship's sonar, to produce an image of the organs, structures or blood flow inside the body. The Moncton Hospital has been taking ultrasounds since the late 1970s and performs more than 12,000 procedures each year. Some common ultrasound procedures performed at The Moncton Hospital include: Abdominal Ultrasound: Assesses the abdominal organs (kidneys, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, spleen and aorta). Obstetrical Ultrasound: Assesses the developing fetus at various stages of the pregnancy. To fully examine the developing fetal anatomy, a routine ultrasound is performed between 18 to 20 weeks gestation. Pelvic Ultrasound: Assesses pelvic structures (urinary bladder, uterus and ovaries). Superficial Structures Ultrasound: Assesses superficial structures (breast and scrotums). Transvaginal Ultrasound: Occasionally some gynecological and early pregnancy patients may be examined with an endovaginal probe, inserted directly into the vagina. (The procedure is similar to having a pap test.) Ultrasound Guided Biopsies: Ultrasound is often used as a guidance tool when performing organ biopsies (liver, pancreas, breast, etc.) Vascular Ultrasound: Assesses the absence or presence of blood flow in veins and arteries. Contact information: Ultrasound - Medical Imaging Ph: (506) 857-2143 Fax: (506) 870-2850 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Emergency service is offered after hours  Back to top |
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Ultrasounds use high frequency sound waves, like a ship's sonar, to produce images of internal organs.
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Obstetrical ultrasounds assess the developing fetus at various stages of the pregnancy and are usually done between 18 to 20 weeks gestation.
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