Pediatric ultrasound

At HYGIE IMAGERIE, we offer ultrasound services specialized in pediatrics. When you make an appointment, do not hesitate to mention that the ultrasound is for a child, we can direct you to a radiologist specialized in pediatrics.

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Our services for padiatric ultrasound

abdominal ultrasound

pelvic ultrasound

abdominal and pelvic ultrasound

thyroid ultrasound

A doctor's prescription is required for this examination.
If you have an ultrasound prescription that is not mentioned, please contact us.

Preparing for the examination for children

Abdominal Ultrasound

Newborn to 2 years old: 4 hours of fasting (if the child does not eat, he/she can drink water 2 hours before the scan)

3 years to 13 years: 4 to 6 hours of fasting

14 years and older: consult the section preparing for the examination for adults

Pelvic ultrasound

Newborn to 2 years old: drink 2 hours before the scan

3 years to 13 years: do not urinate before the scan and drink 450 mL (15 oz.) of water 30 to 60 minutes before the scan (varies by child)

14 years and older: it is important to have finished drinking four eight-ounce (960 mL) glasses of water or juice 75 minutes before the test and not to urinate. You need to have a full bladder during your appointment.

Abdominal and Pelvic ultrasound

Newborn to 2 years old: 4 hours of fasting and drink water 2 hours before the scan

3 years to 13 years: 4 to 6 hours of fasting

14 years and older: consult the section preparing for the examination for adults

Thyroid ultrasound

No preparation is required before a thyroid ultrasound. However, we will ask you to avoid using body lotion and perfume, so as not to alter the quality of the images.

Frequently Asked Questions - Ultrasound Scan

Ultrasound is an ultrasound imaging procedure. Ultrasound allows the creation of cross-sectional images in all planes. In particular, it is possible to record organs such as the heart and the foetus of pregnant women.

An ultrasound is performed by a radiologist or technician and lasts between 15 and 30 minutes.

See the detailed section on ultrasound for more information on the content of this examination.

Ultrasound is usually performed for the following purposes:

 - Distinguish between liquid cysts and solid tumors.
 - To check the location, structure, and size of specific organs.
 - Recognize the stages of cancer development.

For more information on this test, please visit our detailed ultrasound page.

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