Dorsal Lithotomy position. Make sure to have a drape/sheet and cover the patient properly. Position them similarly to how you would perform a normal pelvic exam.
Empty bladder (if possible)
Have a chaperone present in the room with you.
Ultrasound Machine Preparation
Transducer: Transvaginal/Endocavitary probe.
Preset: Gyn/Pelvic
Will also need a sterile condom (or sterile glove) and sterile gel.
The indicator is located at the 12 o’clock position of the probe.
Place gel at the tip of the endocavitary probe.
Apply sterile glove or sterile condom over the endocavitary probe
Apply sterile gel to the tip of the covered endocavitary probe.
Machine Positioning: Position the ultrasound machine on the right side of the patient with the screen facing you. With this configuration you can face both the patient and the ultrasound screen, scanning with your right hand and manipulating buttons on the machine with the other hand. Also position a chair at the foot of the bed to sit in while performing the scan.
