How to Scan The Bladder On Ultrasound | Probe Positioning | Transducer Placement | Abdominal USG Make sure the patient’s bladder is fully filled. Place the probe midline in longitudinal orientation at the hypogastric region (suprapubic region). Thoroughly scan the bladder by moving the probe left and right across the hypogastric region. Rotate the probe 90 degrees anticlockwise to scan the bladder in transverse view. Move the probe superiorly and inferiorly to completely scan the bladder. | Dr.

If you take a reading with a full bladder, a cuff that’s too small, or without sitting quietly to relax first, your numbers can shoot up by 10, 20, even 30 points. That’s not real hypertension that’s stress, compression, and tension showing up on the monitor. The danger? Those false highs can convince your doctor you need stronger medication, piling on side effects and frustration you don’t actually deserve. The truth is, one bathroom break, the right cuff size, and five minutes of calm can mean

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