Category
Ultrasound
Synonyms/Aliases
PAEDIATRIC ULTRASOUND OF THE HEAD, HEAD ULTRASOUND
30 Mins
Results ready 30 minutes (after completion of the test)
Setup
All working days
Test in Brief
Used by Doctors to evaluate the baby’s brain through the anterior fontanelle.
Exam Requirements
Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam. Paediatrics may need to be held still till the procedure is over(guardian/parent)
Instructions
Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.
Method
Patient is placed on the ultrasound couch & ultrasound gel is applied on the region to be examined. A small transducer (probe) transmits high frequency sound waves through the gel into the body. Images are transmitted on the screen & those of good radiographic quality are printed by the sonographer & reported by the radiologist.