Practicals · Paediatric Surgery · Ward procedures and critical care
Lumbar puncture
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- DrNB6 Phase 1-2: perform independently in adults, with assistance in children
Videos and resources
- VideoAn Approach to Lumbar Punctures7:04
- VideoLumbar Puncture for Children with Cancer3:52
- +66 more links
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Lumbar puncture, ventricular tap (neonates), ventricular shunt chamber tap, exteriorization of VP shunt.” ( NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, page 12)