Straight A Nursing

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 Read the article and view references here. Are you looking for an easier way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics as well as out-of-this-world study guides! If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people :-) _______________________________