Parents need to be careful if their child has an ultrasound request

The article is expertly consulted by Master, Resident, Specialist I Trinh Le Hong Minh - Radiologist - Radiology Department - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

Ultrasound is a technique that uses ultrasound waves with frequencies higher than the threshold of sound that humans can hear to record and reconstruct images of structures inside the body. In ultrasound technique, the doctor will use a transducer with a specialized gel layer placed close to the skin, the transducer will emit ultrasound waves, enter the tissue and receive the echoes, record the images and form descriptive images on the display. Thanks to the ultrasound results, the doctor can understand the condition of the organs in the body, thereby making the appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

Usually, when a child shows signs of abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting continuously, the doctor will order an ultrasound for the child to determine if the child has digestive problems. Common digestive diseases in children that need ultrasound support for accurate diagnosis include: gastroesophageal reflux, intussusception, enteritis...

In addition, if you want to check for neurological problems in an infant, the doctor may order an ultrasound of the fontanelle for the baby, especially for premature babies. Babies with signs of bulging fontanelle, abnormally increased head size, children with signs of neurological instability will also be indicated for fontanel ultrasound.
Depending on the pathology and condition of the child, the doctor will assign an ultrasound to the child in the abdomen, heart, fontanelle...

Young children do not have the full awareness and understanding as adults, so when the doctor prescribes an ultrasound for the child, the parents must be the one to master the knowledge and help the child prepare the appropriate factors under the doctor's guidance. doctor.
In case the doctor appoints an ultrasound for the child to investigate liver and biliary diseases: Parents need to let the child fast, fast for at least 4 hours before the ultrasound In case the doctor appoints an ultrasound for the child to Diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease, prolonged vomiting: Parents need to give their children a full meal and full feed before the ultrasound In case the doctor appoints an ultrasound for the child to investigate kidney and bladder diseases When the doctor appoints an ultrasound for the child to investigate heart diseases: If the child is fussy or uncooperative, the parents need Give the child a sedative as prescribed by the doctor to keep the child calm and steady the heart rate during the ultrasound Depending on the specific case, the doctor who appoints the ultrasound for the child will have notes and instructions. Detailed parents such as whether children need to fast before the ultrasound? What should I feed my baby before the ultrasound? What should be prepared to best support the ultrasound operation...

Young children are too immature, especially infants and premature babies, so many parents are concerned that ultrasound waves can affect their children, adversely affecting their development. However, parents can rest assured that ultrasound does not use radiation, so it will not harm the baby. Ultrasound is a non-invasive operation. When the ultrasound is done, the baby may feel uncomfortable and cry, but will not feel pain.
Ultrasound is a modern technique, providing clear images to effectively support the diagnosis and treatment of diseases for young children in particular and all patients in general. This method is also easy to perform, less expensive than other imaging methods. Parents do not need to worry too much when the doctor prescribes an ultrasound for the child. It is important to stay calm and follow the doctor's instructions to best support the ultrasound, diagnosis and treatment process.
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Before taking a job at Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital, the position of Doctor of Radiology since February 2018, Doctor Trinh Le Hong Minh used to work as a resident in the Radiology Department at Vinmec Central Park. hospitals: Cho Ray, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Oncology, People's Gia Dinh, Trung Vuong... from 2012-2015. Officially worked at Cho Ray Hospital from 2015-2016, City International Hospital from 2016-2018.