One of the responsibilities of thenurseduring a lumbar puncture is to provide information and instructions before, during, and after the procedure. It will decreasefearandanxietyamong the patient and their families, and it will also lessen the occurrence of potential complications post-lumbar puncture...
Medical investigations 1: Lumbar punctureLumbar puncture (LP) involves the removal of a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the subarachnoid space via a hollow needle which is introduced into the lumbar cisterna through the third or fourth lumbar interspace (Figure 1).MA Healthcare Ltd...
This paper provides a practical guide to the essential knowledge for a neonatal lumbar puncture in the emergency department. The main points conveyed in this paper include considerations such as indications for a neonatal lumbar puncture, how to prepare for the procedure, how to position the ...