Procedures and treatments

Preparing a child for a procedure or treatment can be an anxious occasion. Great Ormond Street Hospital have produced a number of factsheets to help explain what will happen and what to expect.

Caudal block for pain relief after surgery

This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital explains about caudal blocks. A caudal block is a pain-killing injection at the base of the back which is done after your child is asleep.

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Central lines and arterial lines

Children having certain surgical procedures at Great Ormond Street Hospital, for example, heart or brain surgery, major abdominal or orthopaedic surgery, may have a central line or arterial line inserted as part of their anaesthetic. These lines are also

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Central venous access devices for children with lysosomal storage disorders

This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about central venous access devices, particularly for children with lysosomal storage disorders. Some lysosomal storage disorders can be treated with enzyme replacement therapy. This needs to be

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Cerebral angiography

Cerebral angiography is a test that is carried out to study the blood vessels in the brain and neck. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about the cerebral angiography procedure and what to expect when your child comes to GOSH to h

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Chemotherapy in childhood

This page explains about chemotherapy in childhood what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to have this treatment.

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