CAT stands for "computerized axial tomography." Translated, that means a scanner takes computer pictures of what's going on inside your body. The scan itself is painless. All you'll need to do is hold still for a few minutes at a time so the pictures come out clear.
Why Virtua for Children's Health?
All of Virtua's emergency departments meet the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for emergency services
Children's emergency service nurses are certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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