Ultrasound Scans

Paediatric Ultrasound

Paediatric ultrasound utilise ultrasound machines that use sound waves to form an image of different parts within the child’s body.

Your child will lie down on the ultrasound bed on their back for the examination and may be required to change to different positions during the examination that may require the parent/guardian’s assistance depending on the child’s age. A clear gel will be used to make the transducer (a small handheld device) in close contact with the skin and allow it to slide smoothly over the area being scanned.

Hip Ultrasound for Developmental Dysplasia of hip

Related Information

Abdomen Ultrasound

The child cannot have anything to eat before the study. The child is allowed water or clear juices but not milk.

Number of hours of fasting as below. Please advise staff if your child is diabetic or has any special nutritional requirements prior to the appointment.

YEARS	HOURS OF FASTING
0-2	2 hours
2-6	3 hours
6-10	5-6 hours
11+	6-8 hours

Pelvic Ultrasound

The child must have a full bladder in order to the examination to be performed.
Encourage your child to have a full bladder and ensure the child is well hydrated by drinking water or clear juice before the appointment time.
No fasting is required.

YEARS	WATER PREPARATION
0-1	Feed 30mins before appointment time
1-4	2 glasses of water 30 minutes before appointment time
5-8	3 glasses of water 30 minutes -1 hour before appointment time
8-10	4 glasses of water (500ml) 1 hour before the appointment time
11+	5 glasses of water (500ml to 1L) of water 1 hour before the appointment time