ECHO - Neonatal / Paediatric - Delhi
ECHO CARDIOGRAPHY
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1. Need open chest and upper part of abdomen so avoid vest, t shirts. Use cloth that can be open from midline eg shirts etc.
2. Need a quiet child so sometimes, oral sedation in the form of syrup (pedicloryl/triclfos sodium) needs to be given. It is form of mild sedation.
3. Child may sleep in 30-45 minutes and occasionally second dose has to be given.
4. Please do not feed the baby till child is fully awake.
5. Generally child sleeps for two hours after the medicine.
6. It is better if child did not sleep for 4-5 hours before the test.
7. This medicine is generally safe.
8 If child dosen't sleep , may have to be called again on another day.
9. Only Prior appointment
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Home Collection: Not Available
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Reports Available: 1 Day
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. It is a safe, painless ultrasound test that looks at a child’s heart structure and function. It helps the doctor see how the heart chambers, valves, and blood flow are working.
Ans. Detect congenital heart defects (present from birth)
Assess heart function after illness or surgery
Ans . Yes completely safe & No radiation is used.
Ans. No preparation is required. You can eat and drink normally. Let the child wear front open clothes .
Ans. It usually takes 15-20 minutes.
Ans. Yes, prior appoinment is required .
Ans . Yes, attendant is required .
Ans. Yes , bring relevant old records.Let the child wer front open clothes .
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) for a test depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
Please note that in uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to the complexity of the test or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed about the estimated TAT at the time of registration or after completion of the test.
