Practicals · Clinical Haematology · Practical hands-on training
Lumbar puncture
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- perform independently (DrNB)
Videos and resources
- VideoHow to do a lumbar puncture2:55
- VideoLumbar Puncture: Everything You Need to Know3:46
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Training must demonstrate an ability to perform a lumbar puncture, perform and interpret a CSF analysis report” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 26)
“aspiration and biopsy, lumbar puncture, intrathecal chemotherapy” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 24)