Paediatric Ultrasound (Children’s Ultrasound)

Paediatric Ultrasound General Questions

What is paediatric ultrasound?

Paediatric or children’s ultrasound is a widely-used, safe and painless medical imaging technique. It uses sound waves transmitted from a probe (known as a transducer) and gel placed on the skin to create images of the inside of a child or infant’s body. The images are captured in real-time, which enhances our doctors‘ diagnostic capabilities.

Expert paediatric care

Our Vision XRAY locations have expert paediatric sonographers (ultrasound technicians) and doctors with specialised knowledge of children and infant medical conditions. They are caring and highly skilled at making their young patients comfortable in an unfamiliar environment.

If patients are concerned about an upcoming paediatric ultrasound, we recommend reading our blog, How Safe is Paediatric Ultrasound for Children?

Paediatric (Children’s) Abdominal Ultrasound

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Abnormal antenatal scan
Appendicitis
Abdominal pain
Abnormal abdominal fluid
Vomiting in young infants

Patient Guide

Preparing your child for an abdominal ultrasound

Please ensure your child has a full bladder at the time of examination.
Click here to read more information about children’s abdominal ultrasounds. For tips on how to make your child’s test less stressful, you might find this Inside Radiology advice

Paediatric (Children’s) Hip Ultrasounds

Indications

Abnormal clinical examination
Breech presentation
Family history
Pain
Unable to bear weight

Patient Guide

Preparing your child for a hip ultrasound

No preparation is necessary for your child’s appointment. However, if we’re examining your baby, we suggest delaying feeding them until the time of or just before the examination, as this may help relax them.
Click here to read more information about children’s hip ultrasounds. For tips on how to make your child’s test less stressful, you might find this Inside Radiology advice