DO NOT give children older than 6 years any milk or food 6 hours prior to arrival at the hospital. A sleepy child is easier to sedate than a child who has had a long nap. It is good to bring a 2 nd adult along with you to help care for the child. If sedation is given, the child will be sleepy on the way home. Leave other children with a sitter.
Space is limited in the sedation area and a quiet environment is needed for sedation.
If no sedation is given, the child will be discharged immediately after the scan. We welcome the opportunity to serve you.