From the Research
The GOSH guideline refers to the clinical practice guidelines developed by Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), a renowned children's hospital in London, UK, as evident from the most recent study 1 that revisits the GOSH protocol for ward decannulation of children with tracheostomy. These guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for healthcare professionals on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of various pediatric conditions. The GOSH guidelines cover a wide range of pediatric specialties including:
- cardiology
- neurology
- oncology
- infectious diseases
- and many others They are designed to standardize care, improve patient outcomes, and ensure that treatments follow the most current medical evidence. Healthcare providers can use these guidelines to inform their clinical decision-making when treating children with specific conditions. The guidelines are regularly updated to incorporate new research findings and evolving best practices, as seen in the study 1 published in 2024, which is the most recent and highest quality study available. GOSH guidelines are particularly valuable because they are developed by specialists with extensive experience in pediatric medicine and are tailored specifically for the unique physiological and developmental needs of children rather than being adapted from adult guidelines, as supported by the study 2 that presents the GOSH guidelines for using propranolol to treat infantile isolated subglottic haemangioma.