Lumbar Puncture Course
Type of Course
Short course
Faculty Type
Doctors and Experienced Nurses
Duration
3 Hours
Terminal Objective
- To demonstrate the clinical skills of performing a lumbar puncture under strict asepsis
Learning Outcomes
- To know the indications and contra-indications for a lumbar puncture
- To recognise when a CT scan is/is not required
- To understand the complications of a lumbar puncture
- To demonstrate a safe method for performing a lumbar puncture
- To know the appropriate CSF studies to be ordered in cases of suspected meningitis or subarachnoid hemorrhage
Course suitable for Medical Students and Doctors
Key Topics
Anatomical site identification
Indications and contra-indications
Hands-on practice of lumbar puncture
Complications and management
Certification
This course is jointly certified by
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