Fluoroscopy is performed with a machine called a fluoroscope. This machine has a tilting table connected to an X-ray machine and a TV screen. The fluoroscope creates real-time X-ray images of your child on the TV screen while he is on the table. The images on the screen can then be copied onto films to be used for diagnosis.

Many fluoroscopic procedures use a liquid contrast (dye), which comes in different forms and is used to make it easier for the X-rays to show internal parts of the body. Images are taken on the fluoroscope as the contrast goes through parts of the child. The radiologist limits the X-ray exposure to a minimum to make the right diagnosis.

A pediatric technologist will assist the radiologist with the procedure. A trained radiologist will interpret the study.