Doctors order urine tests for kids to make sure that the kidneys and certain other organs are working as they should, or when they think that a child might have an infection in the kidneys, bladder, or other parts of the urinary tract. The kidneys make urine (pee) as they …
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What Is Informed Consent?
My son is having surgery in a few weeks. The nurses have given us pamphlets and educational materials to learn more about it, in preparation for something called “informed consent.” What does this mean? – Ned Informed consent is a legal term. It means that you are fully aware of …
Wound Drainage Culture
What It Is A wound drainage culture is a test to detect germs such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses in an open wound or abscess (boil). Open wounds, in which the skin has been torn, cut, or punctured, can result from things such as falls, bites, or burns. A surgical …
X-Ray Exam: Abdomen
What It Is An abdominal X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to make an image of a person’s abdomen (belly). During the examination, an X-ray machine sends a beam of radiation through the abdomen, and an image is recorded on special film …
X-Ray Exam: Ankle
What It Is An ankle X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to make an image of the ankle. The ankle joint is made up of the ends of the leg bones (tibia and fibula) and the bones in the back part of …
X-Ray Exam: Bone Age Study
What It Is A bone age study helps doctors estimate the maturity of a child’s skeletal system. It’s usually done by taking a single X-ray of the left wrist, hand, and fingers. It is a safe and painless procedure that uses a small amount of radiation. The bones on the …
X-Ray Exam: Cervical Spine
What It Is A cervical spine X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to take a picture of the bones in the back of the neck (cervical vertebrae). During the examination, an X-ray machine sends a beam of radiation through the neck, …
X-Ray Exam: Elbow
What It Is An elbow X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to take a picture of a person’s elbow. During the examination, an X-ray machine sends a beam of radiation through the elbow, and an image is recorded on special X-ray film …
X-Ray Exam: Femur (Upper Leg)
What It Is A femur X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to make an image of a person’s upper leg (the area between the hip and knee). During the examination, an X-ray machine sends a beam of radiation through the upper leg, …
X-Ray Exam: Finger
What It Is A finger X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to take a picture of one or more fingers. During the examination, an X-ray machine sends a beam of radiation through the finger or fingers, and an image is recorded on …