An ultrasound is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to view internal organs and produce images of the human body. As sound passes through the body it produces echoes, which can identify distance, size and shape of structures inside.
The ultrasound technologist will use an ultrasound probe with a conductive gel that is moved over the skin in the path of the vessel or organ being studied.
Show up 30 minutes before your appointment to register. If you arrive late, your appointment may be rescheduled.
This service is offered at the Aline-Chrétien Health Hub and Hôpital Montfort.
Liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, aorta and spleen
Preparation
Fast (do not eat or drink) for at least 6 hours prior to your exam.
Intervention
The duration of this exam is 30 minutes.
Follow-up
Once the examination is completed, no further action is required. The radiologist will interpret the results, which will be sent to the referring physician and your family doctor. Unless otherwise specified, the radiologist's report will be available via the Connected Care Patient Portal, and the images of your exam will be available via PocketHealth (see details below).
Uterus, ovaries and bladder
Preparation
Drink one liter (4 cups) of water one hour before the exam. It is important not to urinate once you have started drinking.
Intervention
The duration of this exam is 30 minutes.
Follow-up
Once the examination is completed, no further action is required. The radiologist will interpret the results, which will be sent to the referring physician and your family doctor. Unless otherwise specified, the radiologist's report will be available via the Connected Care Patient Portal, and the images of your exam will be available via PocketHealth (see details below).
Preparation
Do not eat nor drink for at least 6 hours prior to your exam. Drink one liter (4 cups) of water one hour before the exam. It is important not to urinate once you have started drinking.
Intervention
The duration of this exam is 30 to 60 minutes.
Follow-up
Once the examination is completed, no further action is required. The radiologist will interpret the results, which will be sent to the referring physician and your family doctor. Unless otherwise specified, the radiologist's report will be available via the Connected Care Patient Portal, and the images of your exam will be available via PocketHealth (see details below).
Viability ultrasound is used to confirm the presence of embryos, the number of live embryos, ensure their proper location and confirm accurate dating.
Preparation
Drink one liter (4 cups) of water one hour before the exam. It is important not to urinate once you have started drinking.
Intervention
The duration of this exam is 30 minutes.
Follow-up
Once the examination is completed, no further action is required. The radiologist will interpret the results, which will be sent to the referring physician and your family doctor. The radiologist's report for this examination will not be available via the Connected Care Patient Portal, and the images of your exam will be available via PocketHealth (see details below).
Nuchal translucency is an ultrasound measurement of the subcutaneous space between the skin and the cervical spine of the fetus. Nuchal translucency measurement is used as a marker for the detection of congenital anomalies.
Preparation
Drink one liter (4 cups) of water one hour before the exam. It is important not to urinate once you have started drinking.
Intervention
The duration of this exam is 30 minutes.
Follow-up
Once the examination is completed, no further action is required. The radiologist will interpret the results, which will be sent to the referring physician and your family doctor. The radiologist's report for this examination will not be available via the Connected Care Patient Portal, and the images of your exam will be available via PocketHealth (see details below).
The second pregnancy ultrasound, called the morphological ultrasound, is an important step in pregnancy monitoring because it allows the detection of possible fetal malformations. For the parents, it is also the moment of discovery of the baby's sex, if desired.
Preparation
No preparation necessary for this exam.
Intervention
The duration of this exam is 45 minutes.
Follow-up
Once the examination is completed, no further action is required. The radiologist will interpret the results, which will be sent to the referring physician and your family doctor. The radiologist's report for this examination will not be available via the Connected Care Patient Portal, and the images of your exam will be available via PocketHealth (see details below).
A biophysical profile includes ultrasound monitoring of fetal movement, fetal tonicity, and fetal breathing, ultrasound assessment of fluid volume with or without assessment of fetal heart rate.
Preparation
No preparation necessary for this exam.
Intervention
The duration of this exam is 30 minutes.
Follow-up
Once the examination is completed, no further action is required. The radiologist will interpret the results, which will be sent to the referring physician and your family doctor. The radiologist's report for this examination will not be available via the Connected Care Patient Portal, and the images of your exam will be available via PocketHealth (see details below).
This test consists of studying the circulation of blood in the veins. This test is used to look for a clot in the deep veins. It is therefore used to detect deep phlebitis.
Preparation
No preparation necessary for this exam.
Intervention
The duration of this exam is 30 minutes.
Follow-up
Once the examination is completed, no further action is required. The radiologist will interpret the results, which will be sent to the referring physician and your family doctor. Unless otherwise specified, the radiologist's report will be available via the Connected Care Patient Portal, and the images of your exam will be available via PocketHealth (see details below).
This test consists of studying the blood flow in the arteries of the neck.
Preparation
No preparation necessary for this exam.
Intervention
The duration of this exam is 30 minutes.
Follow-up
Once the examination is completed, no further action is required. The radiologist will interpret the results, which will be sent to the referring physician and your family doctor. Unless otherwise specified, the radiologist's report will be available via the Connected Care Patient Portal, and the images of your exam will be available via PocketHealth (see details below).
It is an ultrasound that is used to evaluate problems in and around the testicles. It is used when a patient has pain or swelling in the scrotum, or when a tumor has been found by the patient or doctor, or if trauma has affected the scrotal area.
Preparation
No preparation necessary for this exam.
Intervention
The duration of this exam is 30 minutes.
Follow-up
Once the examination is completed, no further action is required. The radiologist will interpret the results, which will be sent to the referring physician and your family doctor. Unless otherwise specified, the radiologist's report will be available via the Connected Care Patient Portal, and the images of your exam will be available via PocketHealth (see details below).
The examination allows to visualize the thyroid and to look for the presence of nodules.
Preparation
No preparation necessary for this exam.
Intervention
The duration of this exam is 30 minutes.
Follow-up
Once the examination is completed, no further action is required. The radiologist will interpret the results, which will be sent to the referring physician and your family doctor. Unless otherwise specified, the radiologist's report will be available via the Connected Care Patient Portal, and the images of your exam will be available via PocketHealth (see details below).
Patients at Montfort can now easily access their medical imaging with PocketHealth. With just a few clicks, you can use this secure online platform to view, store and seamlessly share your images anytime, on any device.
How to access your records
- Go to pockethealth.com/montfort to request your images.
- Once your images are ready to view, you’ll receive an email from PocketHealth with a secure link.
- Click on the link received by email to download and share your images.
- Physicians receiving shared images can view or import these images, with no software or account set up needed.
Should you have questions, or need help with PocketHealth, call 1-855-381-8522 or email help@pocket.health.
Hôpital Montfort is integrated with the Ocean eReferral Network portal. Click the link to access the request.
The Ocean eReferral platform allows you to create and submit requests directly from most electronic medical record systems for physicians in the community.
Therefore, Montfort encourages you to take advantage of this free platform that greatly simplifies and streamlines the process of managing test requests.
Requests received via Ocean will always be clearer and more complete, and allow for more effective and efficient communication with providers and patients.
For more information or assistance with the Ocean integration process, email contact@ereferralontarioeast.ca or visit their website by clicking here.
Hôpital Montfort
This service at the Aline-Chrétien Health Hub is offered by Hôpital Montfort.
This service requires a medical referral.
Coordinates
Wing I, Room 1I401
Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To make an appointment:
- 613-748-4907