Pediatrics Diagnosis and Evaluation

Imaging a growing body requires specialized equipment that minimizes radiation exposure while capturing crystal-clear images of tiny, fast-moving organs.

The ALARA Principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)

Children are significantly more sensitive to radiation than adults because their cells divide more rapidly, and they have a longer life expectancy for radiation-induced changes to manifest. Liv Hospital strictly adheres to the ALARA principle.

• Low-Dose CT Scans: We utilize advanced CT scanners equipped with pediatric software that automatically adjusts the radiation dose based on the child’s exact weight and size, reducing radiation exposure by up to 80% compared to standard adult scans.
• Fast-Acquisition MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses no radiation, but it is noisy and takes time. Our pediatric MRI machines feature fast-acquisition protocols. By significantly reducing the scan time, we often eliminate the need to sedate older infants and toddlers, allowing them to watch a cartoon on video goggles while the scan is completed in minutes.

Advanced Pediatric Ultrasound

Ultrasound uses safe sound waves, making it our first-line diagnostic tool.

• Pediatric Echocardiography: A specialized ultrasound of the heart. Because pediatric heart rates are much faster than adults (often over 120 beats per minute), we use high-frame-rate probes to capture the anatomy of congenital heart defects in real-time 3D without blurring.
• Fetal Echocardiography: Diagnosis can begin before birth. At 18-22 weeks of pregnancy, our pediatric cardiologists can evaluate the baby’s heart in the womb, allowing us to plan for immediate surgical intervention the moment the baby is born.