From: Is fasting a necessary preparation for abdominal ultrasound?
 | Excellent | Acceptable | Unacceptable | N | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
GALLBLADDER* | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Fasting | 44(88) | 6(12) | 0 | 50 | Â |
Non-fasting | 44(84) | 7(14) | 1(2) | 52 | 102 |
CBD | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Fasting | 44(85) | 8(15) | 0 | 52 | Â |
Non-fasting | 42(89 | 9(17) | 1(2) | 52 | 104 |
PANCREAS | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Fasting | 34(65) | 13(25) | 5(10) | 52 | Â |
Non-fasting | 29(56) | 21(40) | 2(4) | 52 | 104 |
AORTA/RETROPER.SPACE | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Fasting | 21(40) | 27(52) | 4(8) | 52 | Â |
Non-fasting | 23(44) | 25(48) | 4(8) | 52 | 104 |
KIDNEYS | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Fasting | 51(98) | 0 | 1(2) | 52 | Â |
Non-fasting | 51(98) | 0 | 1(2) | 52 | 104 |
SPLEEN | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Fasting | 48(92) | 0 | 4(8) | 52 | Â |
Non-fasting | 50(96) | 0 | 2(4) | 52 | 104 |