Patient and Parent Education

We strive to educate patients and parents about radiology exams and procedures. The following information comes from the Image Gently® website and KidsHealth.®

• What Parents Should Know About CT Scans for Children: Medical Radiation Safety
• X-rays for Children: What Parents Should Know About Radiation Protection In Medical Imaging
• Fluoroscopy
  Fluorosocopy – Contrast Enema
  Fluorosocopy  – (UGI) Upper GI and Upper GI with Small Bowel Follow through
  Fluorosocopy  – (VCUG) Voiding Cystourethrogram
  FAQ’s for Parents
• MRI
  Getting an MRI (video)
  What Is an MRI and Why Do You Need It?
  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Brain
  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Cervical Spine
  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Lumbar Spine
• Word! Ultrasound

For more specific information on your child’s exam, please visit the Preparing Your Child page. Here, you will also find more information on Child Life in Radiology.