An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images of inside the body. It doesn’t use radiation.
Your child may need an ultrasound if they have pain, swelling, or other symptoms. Having an ultrasound will help us find out what’s causing their problem.
If your child has special nutritional requirements, let us know before their scheduled appointment. We may need to make changes to the preparation process. You can call us on 07 3068 3100.
Make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes before the appointment time. If you’re running more than 15 minutes late, call us on 07 3068 3100.
If you’re running extremely late, or aren’t correctly prepared for your child’s appointment, we may need to reschedule it.
Before you leave for your child’s appointment, make sure you have their original referral or request form, you’ll need to bring this with you.
We recommend you bring your child’s favourite toy, a blanket or a gaming or smart device to keep them distracted while they’re having their ultrasound.
Depending on what area your child is getting an ultrasound for they may have to fast or drink water.
Your child will need to fast before the ultrasound, for how long will depend on their age. When you come to the appointment, make sure you bring something for them to eat afterwards.
When it’s hot you child might dehydrate. If they do, give them water, even if they’re fasting.
Don’t feed your child for 2 hours before their appointment.
Don’t give your child food or drink, except water, for 4 hours before their appointment.
Don’t give your child food or drink, except water, for 6 hours before their appointment.
Your child will need to drink before the ultrasound. How much they need to drink depends on their age. Once your child has had their drink, try not to let them go to the toilet. Their bladder needs to be full.
Give your child a bottle 30 minutes before their appointment. You should also bring a bottle to help settle them during the scan.
Your child should drink 250ml or 1 glass of water or clear fluid 30 minutes before their appointment.
Your child should drink 500ml or 2 glasses of water or clear fluid one hour before their appointment.
Your child should drink 750ml or 3 glasses of water or clear fluid one hour before their appointment.
Your child will need to drink before the ultrasound. How much they need to drink depends on their age. Once your child has had their drink, try not to let them go to the toilet. Their bladder needs to be full.
When you come to the appointment, make sure you bring something for them to eat afterwards.
Don’t feed your child for 2 hours before their appointment. However, you should bring a bottle to help settle them during the scan.
Before your child’s appointment:
Before your child’s appointment:
Before you child’s appointment:
Bring a bottle of milk or water for your baby to have during their scan.
Meet Claudia and find out more about what it’s like to have an ultrasound.