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.

Reducing exposure to cryptosporidial infection: information for families with an immune-compromised child

This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is for families with a child who is thought to be at particular risk from cryptosporidial infection. We hope that it will help you to understand something about the infection and advise on wa

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Removal of a cuffed Central Venous Catheter (CVC)

Information about procedure to remove a Central Venous Catheter (CVC) at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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Removal of an implantable port

Information about the removal of an implantable port from Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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Removing a halo vest in an emergency

Information about removing a halo vest in an emergency, from Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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Repair of the middle ear

This page explains about a repair of the middle ear and what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to have this procedure.

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