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Radiology and imaging

At Dell Children's, we provide child-friendly radiology and imaging services for infants, children and teens.

Young girl in a hospital bed.

Radiology and imaging at Dell Children’s

Board-certified and fellowship-trained radiologists at Dell Children’s Medical Center Central and North campuses 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.

As one of the largest comprehensive pediatric radiology service providers in Central Texas, we conduct over 50,000 imaging studies annually at two conveniently located sites of care ensuring top-notch care for your child.

Safety is our priority

We prioritize the safety of your child in every aspect of our services. Our CT (computed tomography) and ultrasound programs are accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Achievement of ACR accreditation is recognized as the gold standard in medical imaging and demonstrates commitment to safe and high-quality imaging practices.

Tailored for children

Children can find it challenging to stay still during imaging procedures. At Dell Children’s, our experienced care team works with children daily, ensuring a comfortable experience, even for the most anxious patients.

Your child’s care team includes certified child life specialists and pediatric 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.

 

Radiology and imaging services

Radiology and medical imaging care teams have the expertise to deliver advanced diagnostics and image-guided procedures. To schedule:

    

Imaging services include:

  • CT (computed tomography) scan
  • EOS imaging system
  • Fluoroscopy
  • MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
  • Nuclear medicine
  • X-ray
  • Ultrasound

Frequently asked questions

Do imaging studies use radiation?
Yes, some imaging studies use radiation. However, modern imaging machines use very low and targeted radiation which removes the need for lead shields or aprons. To learn more about why Dell Children’s is no longer requiring shielding click here.

Who can I talk to if I have more questions?
For questions, you can always talk with your child’s care team. For questions about sedated imaging tests, please call 512-324-0140. For questions about non-sedated imaging tests, please call 512-324-1199.