Indications

Clinical suspicion of intussusception, which could include any of the following signs/symptoms: 

• Colicky or intermittent abdominal pain 

• Vomiting 

• “Currant jelly stool” 

• Palpable abdominal mass 

• Acute abdomen 

• Lethargy or altered level of consciousness 

 

Equipment

• Gel 
• High frequency linear probe (preferred, although low frequency curvilinear probe can be used for older children)