Question
My baby is premature, and the doctor suggested a brain CT scan a few days after birth. I’m worried about the potential impact on the baby’s brain and am unsure if this test is necessary. I would like to ask the doctor whether brain CT scans are needed for premature baby examinations?
Answer
As for brain CT scans, the side effects are relatively minor. Since some diseases require brain CT scans for diagnosis, the results can only confirm the type of disease. Therefore, in special circumstances, this is a necessary examination. The specific analysis does not mean you should not undergo a brain scan. According to clinical experience, even with some risk involved, the side effects of brain scans on children are very small.