OBJECTIVES/COMPETENCIES At the end of this lab, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate and review appropriate Lumbar Puncture: indications,
contraindications, technique and
equipment.
- Demonstrate universal precautions and sterile technique.
WEB BASES INFORMATION / NOTES:
http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic557.htm
http://www.medstudents.com.br/proced/lumbpunc.htm
Read Lumbar Puncture in the Student Procedure Manual;
view video on Lumbar Puncture; and Review above web pages prior
to the session. Also review PowerPoint
presentation on Skills
Lab 5, which may be printed out
as a handout. Print and take the pre-test, and bring the completed
pre-test with you to the
skills lab session.
LSUHSC NEEDLE STICK EXPOSURE POLICY:
www.lsuhsc.edu/no/organizations/campushealth/studenthealth/needlestickinjury.asp
COMPETENCY MILESTONES BOOKLET: REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT: Stethoscope
DRESS: Comfortable Clothes
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