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USG Skull

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USG Skull

₹3,500

About this test

A USG skull, also called a cranial ultrasound or neurosonogram, examines a baby’s brain through the soft spot (fontanelle) on the head. It is safe, painless, radiation-free, and needs no sedation, so it can be done at the bedside in the NICU.

It helps detect bleeding in the brain (intraventricular hemorrhage), especially in premature babies, periventricular leukomalacia, hydrocephalus, brain malformations, cysts, and signs of infection.

It is usually done in infants up to 12–18 months, before the fontanelle closes.

Questions about this test

When should I get the USG Skull test?

A USG skull is recommended for premature or low-birth-weight babies, especially in the NICU, to screen for brain bleeding. It is also advised for infants with rapidly increasing head size, a bulging soft spot, seizures, poor feeding, unusual drowsiness, a difficult delivery or birth injury, or abnormal findings on prenatal scans.

How should I prepare for the USG Skull test?

No special preparation or fasting is required for a USG skull. Feed your baby shortly before the scan, as a calm or sleeping baby makes the test easier. Remove caps, headbands, or hair clips. You can usually stay with your baby during the scan. Bring birth records, NICU notes, or previous scan reports.

Do I require fasting for the USG Skull test?

No, fasting is not required for a USG skull. Your baby can feed normally, and feeding shortly before the scan is actually helpful, as a calm or sleepy baby stays still more easily. The scan is painless, needs no sedation, and usually takes about 10–20 minutes.

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