Ultrasound
Ultrasound (or sonography) uses reflected sound waves to create real-time images of soft tissues, including muscles, blood vessels and organs. Because sound waves are used, there is no radiation exposure during this procedure.
Although most commonly used to examine the fetus during pregnancy, it is also an effective tool for monitoring blood flow using Doppler ultrasound technology. Ultrasound can be used to discover abnormalities in organs, and detect narrowed arteries, clotted veins or growths such as tumors and cysts.
Baldwin Health offers a variety of ultrasound procedures, including:
Ultrasound imaging is available on an outpatient basis at Baldwin Health and the freestanding emergency department located in Gulf Shores.
For more information, please call: (251) 949-3508 or (251) 962-1250