A lumbar puncture is a procedure that involves the insertion of a needle into the space between two lumbar vertebrae to obtain a sample of CSF for evaluation.

In this episode you’ll learn about the nursing implications for a patient undergoing a lumbar puncture, including:

What conditions lumbar punctures are most often used to diagnose
The normal qualities of CSF
How a lumbar puncture is performed
Contraindications for lumbar puncture
Common and serious complications of lumbar puncture
Preparing the patient for lumbar puncture
Caring for the patient after the procedure
Key things to teach the patient/family

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