Radiology and imaging at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital
Board-certified and fellowship-trained radiologists at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis and Evansville deliver advanced radiology and imaging services. We have the expertise to provide a wide range of radiology and imaging for even the tiniest patients. Working closely with your child’s referring provider, we determine the right imaging procedure and deliver high-quality diagnostics. Your child’s care team uses equipment specifically made for children and follows pediatric protocols set by Image Gently®, the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging. Our care teams also include sedation specialists and certified child life specialists to help keep your child calm and relaxed – reducing the amount of time your child is exposed to radiation and the need for additional imaging.
Radiology and imaging services
At Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, our radiology care teams have the expertise to deliver advanced diagnostics and image-guided procedures. These include:
- Biopsy
- CT (computed tomography)
- Interventional radiology
- Lumbar punctures
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
- Myelograms
- Nuclear radiology, including PET (positron emission tomography)
- Ultrasound
- X-ray and fluoroscopy
Supportive care during procedures and imaging
Your child’s care team includes certified child life specialists and sedation specialists. If your child has anxiety around a procedure or is unable to stay still, we work closely with your child and family to create a supportive plan. We use many different methods to help your child stay calm during their procedure, including distraction techniques and play. We also take the time to fully explain the procedure to your child so they know what to expect. Understanding what to expect can help reduce your child’s anxiety.
Sometimes, sedation is used to help your child feel more at ease. Pediatric sedation specialists are part of our care teams and offer a wide range of sedation services. Sedation is the use of medications to help your child relax and remain comfortable for medical procedures. There is a wide range of sedation – from light to deep. Our goal is to help reduce your child’s anxiety when having a procedure done.