Are you going to a Breast Ultrasound soon? Not sure what to expect and wondering what happens during a Breast Ultrasound? In this video, we will be running through the whole process of a Breast Ultrasound. This procedure is safe and painless, so you do not have to worry. Here are some quick questions answered, courtesy of HealthXchange and SingHealth What is a Breast Ultrasound for? --------------------------------------------------- Breast Ultrasound is used to identify solid mass, abscesses, lymph nodes and is usually used in conjunction with a mammogram. The radiologist will decide whether a Breast Ultrasound is necessary after reviewing your mammogram. Is a Breast Ultrasound safe? ----------------------------------------------- Since a Breast Ultrasound does not employ x-rays, an ultrasound is safe for pregnant women. There are no harmful effects associated with the medical use of Breast Ultrasound. Will I need to be admitted? -------------------------------------------- Breast Ultrasound does not usually require hospital admission. It can be performed on an outpatient basis. VIDEO CONTENTS -------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Who is eligible for a Breast Ultrasound? 00:38 1. Meeting the Radiographer 00:43 2. Patients gets ready for the Ultrasound 00:51 3. Sonographer conducts the Ultrasound 01:07 4. Radiologists does a re-check 01:20 5. What happens after an ultrasound is completed? 01:43 Outro Helpful websites and articles: 1. https://www.healthxchange.sg/cancer/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-screening-which-method-better 2. https://www.singhealth.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/breast-ultrasound 3. https://www.singhealth.com.sg Download Health Buddy here: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/health-buddy/id448572997 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.singhealth.healthbuddy&hl=en&gl=US