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.

Chest drains

A chest drain is a plastic tube inserted into the chest to drain off fluid or air that might be collecting there after an operation or accident or as a result of disease. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about chest drains and w

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Chronic fatigue syndrome and relaxation

This page explains about chronic fatigue syndrome and relaxation and what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

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Chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep

This page explains about chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep, and what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

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Chronic fatigue syndrome and using your computer

This page explains about chronic fatigue syndrome and using your computer and what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

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Chronic pain questionnaires

Welcome to the Chronic Pain Clinic at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Please take a moment to read this page as it explains some important things about your child’s appointment.

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