The Computerized Tomography ( CT Scan ) Suite at Kisholoy Children’s Hospital resembles an igloo with motifs of penguins and sleds on the walls. Instantly you are surrounded by a very cool blue color, soothing and relaxing to the eye. CT Scans are usually performed mostly on the head and neck ( brain in particular ) to obtain information regarding injuries, birth defects and other abnormalities in children. Other parts of the body scanned are the sinuses and nose, chest, abdomen, limbs, etc. Sometimes, sedation ( medicines to make your child sleep, or alleviate anxiety ) is required to get children to cooperate for the test. In others, anesthesia through intravenous medicines, or even regular anesthesia may be required in special situations.

Our children’s radiologists sometimes perform ‘CT Scan Guided Procedures’. These are special procedures wherein under the guidance and images of the part being examined in the CT Scan, certain medical procedures are performed, to remove fluid or take samples for testing from body cavities ( example : the chest, etc ), or perform biopsies ( removal of a piece of tissue from an internal organ, such as the liver, or kidney for special examination and staining ). These procedures require proper prior appointment, arrangement and planning.

The other very common procedure performed by our children’s radiologists are ultrasound scans. These are not painful and by using high frequency sound waves, the children’s radiologist obtains information on various body parts, such as the abdomen, chest, brain ( in babies ) ,etc.

The Specialized Radiology Equipment at LCH includes :

High Speed Computed Tomography ( CT Scan )
Digital X Ray equipment / Digital Computerized Radiology Ultrasound equipment
Digital Fluoroscopy with Television Image Intensifier ( to perform Contrast Studies )
We are very careful about radiation exposure to children and try and minimize risk of exposure and perform tests only when really
necessary to obtain the required information. We follow strictly all guidelines laid down by regulating authorities and monitor staff regularly.