Procedures and treatments

Your child is having a CT scan

A CT scan (Computed Tomography) uses x-rays and computers to take pictures of the internal structures of your child’s body. This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about having a CT scan at, how to prepare for it and what

Your child is having a CT scan under general anaesthetic

A CT scan (Computed Tomography) uses x-rays and computers to take pictures of the internal structures of your child’s body. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about having a CT scan at, how to prepare for it and what care your chi

Your child is having a CT scan using ‘feed and wrap’ technique

A CT scan (Computed Tomography) uses x-rays and computers to take pictures of the internal structures of your child’s body. This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about having a CT scan at, how to prepare for it and what

Your child is having a CT scan with sedation

A CT scan (Computed Tomography) uses x-rays and computers to take pictures of the internal structures of your child’s body. This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about having a CT scan at, how to prepare for it and what

Your child is having a lumbar puncture

A lumbar puncture is a medical procedure carried out to access the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a watery liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, acting as a ‘cushion’. It also supplies nutrients to the brain. This page from Great Ormond Stre