From the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, this app helps children to prepare for having medical imaging. Coming to hospital for medical imaging (radiology) can be a little overwhelming - especially if it's your first visit! But this is where Okee the Octopus and his friends can help. They'll show you the ropes and have you ready for your appointment in no time. In fact, they're having so much fun you'll want to join in Their games even if you do not need to have your picture taken. And that's okay too - they love company! So are you ready? Join Okay in a picture-taking adventure in Medical Imaging! 3 training games Start the adventure with some training in holding your breath with Puffer, keeping still with jellyfish and squid helping fill up with glow ink. 6 picture - taking activities Help Ok and friends to: Build submarines in MRI Make milkshakes in fluoroscopy Look for stickers in CT Find the broken bones in X-ray Search for sea stars in ultrasound Fasten seatbelts for a ride in nuclear medicine Real life action Videos and photos let you see what it's really like to have medical pictures taken at The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Melbourne. Getting ready for your appointment Handy tips and easy to understand information help you know what to do before you come to the hospital. Information for parents This app includes information to help you Discuss your child's upcoming appointment and make visiting the hospital fun and exciting. There's ook handy information like phone numbers, parking tips and FAQs. This app has leg developed as a collaboration between the departments of Medical Imaging, Educational Play Therapy, and the Educational Resource Center at The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne's. Funding generously provided by The Royal Children? S Hospital Foundation. Disclaimer This application is Intended to support, not replace, discussion with your doctor or healthcare professionals. The authors have made a Considerable effort to ENSURE the information is accurate, up to date and easily Understood. The Royal Children? S Hospital accepts no liability for any inaccuracies, information perceived to be misleading, or the success of any suggestions detailed in this application.
