UCSF Scan Without Anesthesia Program
| Hospital | UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals |
|---|---|
| City | San Francisco / Oakland |
| State | CA |
| Program | SWAP (Scan Without Anesthesia Program) |
| Age range | typically 5+ |
| Mock scanner | unknown |
| Video goggles/movies | y |
| Child life | y |
| Notes | Reported 95% success rate. |
| Scanner types | unknown |
| Phone | 510-428-3410 (Oakland) |
| Source | https://radiology.ucsf.edu/news/pediatric-imaging-without-anesthesia-ucsf-highly-successful-and-cost-saving |
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Medical disclaimer: AwakeMRI is an independent informational directory, not medical advice and not affiliated with any hospital listed. Program details change; always confirm eligibility and availability with the facility and your child's doctor. Whether a scan can be done without sedation is a clinical decision. In an emergency call 911.