Having an Ultrasound (8-16 years)
An ultrasound scan machine uses sound waves to see the inside of your body. The sound waves are a much higher frequency than normal, so you cannot hear them.
A wand is placed on the part of the body that needs to be looked at closely.
A jelly is used to conduct the sound waves inside the body.
Preparing for the scan
About the scan
The Sonographer will put a cold jelly onto the area of your body that they are scanning. They will then move the Ultrasound wand over the area.
The lights in the room will be dimmed so that the Sonographer can see the screen easily.
The scan will take about 15 minutes.
Information for Parents, Carers, Guardians and Accompanying Adults
An ultrasound scan is a non-invasive test, using high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the inside of the body. Ultrasound scans are painless. The best way you can help is to be relaxed and calm, to talk to your child and help hold them still if required. It is a good idea to let them bring a favourite toy, book, or comforter to keep them as happy as possible.
An ultrasound takes about 15 minutes and shows much more details than ordinary x-rays.
Your clinician will have assessed whether this is the best type of scan in order for them to get the images and information that they need to help with their care, and they have decided that the benefit of having this done is far greater than any possible risks. These is no radiation involved in an ultrasound scan.
Due to safeguarding considerations, it is not possible for our staff to provide childcare arrangements. We recommend that if you need to bring children with you that another responsible adult is available to take care of them, otherwise this may result in the examination being postponed.
A Sonographer will review the images from the ultrasound scan and write a report that will be sent back to the clinician that referred your child for the scan.
More information
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