Paediatric ECG Referrals

Important Restriction

In surgery we cannot do an ECG for any patients under the age of 18. Please do not book patients under 18 in for an ECG.


Referral Guidelines by Age

Patients Aged 16-18

Referral Pathway

Please refer through the normal ECG referrals process to WWL (Adults).


Patients Under 16

Different Pathway Required

WWL will no longer accept a GP referral for an ECG for a patient under 16. Children who need an ECG must be referred through paediatrics who will arrange the ECG and will also analyse the results.


Quick Reference

Age GroupPathway
Under 16Refer to Paediatrics (WWL will not accept GP referral)
16-18Normal ECG referral to WWL (Adults)
18+Standard ECG referral