Pediatric Radiology
Our pediatric radiology team provides expert imaging services in a safe, comfortable, and child-friendly environment. Our board-certified radiologists from Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System work closely with clinical and surgical specialists to diagnose conditions and create the best treatment plan for your child.
Safe Imaging for Your Child
We are committed to using the lowest radiation doses necessary for exams while ensuring high-quality imaging. Our medical imaging protocols follow the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) to minimize radiation exposure.
- Pediatric neuroimaging
- Pediatric musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging
- 2d and 3d computed tomography (CT)
- Fluoroscopy
- General radiology (X-ray)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including fetal MRI
- Ultrasound
- Sedation-assisted CT and MRI
Safe Imaging for Your Child
We are committed to using the lowest radiation doses necessary for exams while ensuring high-quality imaging. Our medical imaging protocols follow the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) to minimize radiation exposure.
- Pediatric neuroimaging
- Pediatric musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging
- 2d and 3d computed tomography (CT)
- Fluoroscopy
- General radiology (X-ray)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including fetal MRI
- Ultrasound
- Sedation-assisted CT and MRI
Preparing Your Child for a Radiology Visit
Preparing Your Child for a Radiology Visit
Explain the Procedure in Simple Terms
- Avoid complex medical terms and describe what they will see, hear, and feel during the test.
- Show them pictures or videos of the equipment so they know what to expect.
When to Talk About the Procedure
- Toddlers: A day before the appointment
- Preschoolers: Three to five days before
- School-age children: One week before
- Teenagers: As soon as the test is scheduled
Practice Staying Still
- Encourage your child to practice lying still by making it a fun game.
- Try counting, singing, or deep breathing exercises together.
- Build a cozy play area at home with blankets and pillows to practice being in a small space.
Pack a Comfort Bag
- Bring their favorite blanket, stuffed animal, book, or tablet (with charger).
- Eye masks or noise-canceling headphones can help reduce anxiety.
Dress Comfortably
- Choose loose, easy-to-remove clothing in case they need to change into a hospital gown.
- Avoid metal items like zippers, hairpins, and jewelry, which may interfere with imaging.
How to Prepare for an MRI
Accordion
Here are some simple ways to describe the test in a child-friendly way:
- “An MRI is a big camera shaped like a donut that takes pictures of the inside of your body.”
- “The machine is very loud, like a construction zone, but it won’t touch or move you.”
- “Your job is to stay as still as possible so your pictures don’t come out blurry.”
- Have your child lie still on the couch to simulate the experience.
- Bang pots and pans to mimic the MRI sounds, or play a recording of MRI noises.
- If you have a pop-up play tunnel, encourage your child to lie still inside it.
- Show them pictures of an MRI machine so they know what to expect.
Helpful resources:
- Consider books like The Donut That Roared to make the experience more relatable.
Empowering children with small choices can reduce anxiety:
- Let them choose their favorite music to listen to during the MRI.
- Allow them to pick comfortable, metal-free clothing (for example, sweatpants and a t-shirt).
- Older girls can wear sports bras without metal clasps.
If you have any questions about your child’s radiology visit, our team is here to help! Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Location
On the day of your child’s diagnostic appointment, please check in Clark Diagnostic Treatment Center’s first-floor registration located at:
Jackson Memorial Hospital
1611 N.W. 12th Ave., Miami, FL 33136
The most convenient parking garage is the North (Blue) Garage, located at 1120 N.W. 20th St., Miami, FL 33127.
Valet parking is also available.
Location
On the day of your child’s diagnostic appointment, please check in Clark Diagnostic Treatment Center’s first-floor registration located at:
Jackson Memorial Hospital
1611 N.W. 12th Ave., Miami, FL 33136
The most convenient parking garage is the North (Blue) Garage, located at 1120 N.W. 20th St., Miami, FL 33127.
Valet parking is also available.
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