MRI preparation depends on the type of scan ... Talk with your child’s doctor about whether they may need to use sedation or Velcro straps to help. In these cases, it can help to prepare ...

Background: Children who need MR scanning frequently need sedation in order to remain still for the procedure. This poses a number of potential problems including the organizational difficulties ...

Objective: To develop and test the reliability and validity of the State Behavioral Scale for use in describing sedation/agitation levels in young intubated patients supported on mechanical ...

The aim of this study was to assess the adverse effects of sedation in a large cohort of neonates. Method: Infants >32 weeks gestation undergoing brain MRI at our institution are sedated and ...

Child Life Therapists use mock MRI scanners to determine if a child can have an MRI without sedation. Reduce anxiety Mock MRI scanners help people feel more comfortable in the MRI environment and ...

In addition to sedation services, Avera Children’s Hospital has non-medical calming services such as special goggles that allow patients to watch movies while getting an MRI done. For more ...