Lumbar Puncture
Lumbar Puncture
Introduction
How to use this module
Objectives
Indications
Contraindications
To CT or not to CT? That is the question.
Complications
The anatomy of the LP
Tools of the trade
The LP sequence
The small atraumatic needle method
What to do with this CSF?
Equipment Tray
Step 1: Positioning
Step 2: Landmark the LP site
Step 3: Marking the LP site
Step 4: Tray Opening
Step 5: Opening the inner tray and tray setup
Step 6: Prep and drape
Step 7: Cutaneous anesthesia
Step 8: Deep anesthesia
Step 9: Lumbar puncture
Step 10: Attach the manometer
Step 11: Obtain opening pressure
Step 12: Collecting the CSF
Step 13: Finishing up
Self-assessment questions
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