The Department of Anesthesia provides sedation for patients who
have had difficulty holding still or can't hold still because of
their age. Common procedures are: There are two methods of
sedation administration used: - Sedation given in the Radiology
Department by anesthesia and radiology nursing staff. - Deep
sedation / anesthesia given in the Radiology Department by the
anesthesia staff. Along with your doctor, our physicians
determine which sedation criteria would be best for your child.
At the time of the exam, a nurse or doctor will discuss with you
the most beneficial way to sedate your child. A legal guardian
needs to be present to sign a consent form to treat and sedate
your child.