Advice from Other Kids

University of Iowa Children's Hospital

Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
First Published: September 2002
Last Revised: September 2002

Doing anything for the first time, whether it's jumping off the diving board, talking in front of the class, or getting an X-ray, can be scary. You may wonder what it will be like or if it will hurt. Below you'll find links to explanations of procedures and exams written by real kids just like you so you'll know what to expect.

• Clinic Visit
• Eye Exam
• X-Ray
• IV (Intravenous) Placement
• PIC Line (Percutaneous Intravenous Catheter)
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
• CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
• Ultrasound
• Lumbar Puncture/Spinal Tap
• Bone Marrow Test
• Bronchoscope
• PFT (Pulmonary Function Test)
• Scoliosis Surgery