Use simple words, be honest and try to tell your child exactly what will happen. When you come to Children's, bring along a favorite book, toy or game. If you wish, you may also bring along a snack for after the test. A small needle placed in the hand, arm or foot used to inject contrast material or sedation medication. Sedation may be used for those children who cannot lie still during the exam.
Sedated patients have to stay until they are fully awake-about one hour after the exam.
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