NeuroBytes: Medical Student Series: How to Perform a Lumbar Puncture

Course Description

Performing a lumbar puncture is a critical skill for diagnosing and managing various neurological conditions. This procedure involves inserting a needle into the lower back to collect cerebrospinal fluid for analysis. In this video, we will guide you through the steps of performing a lumbar puncture, from patient preparation and positioning to the proper technique for needle insertion and fluid collection. We will also discuss potential complications and how to manage them. Our goal is to help you gain confidence in performing this procedure, ensuring patient safety and accuracy in diagnosis and treatment.

Learning Objectives

As a result of this program the learner will be able to:

Understand how to perform a lumbar puncture confidently and safely.

Date of Release

July 19, 2024

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Faculty & Disclosures

NICHOLAS LUDKA
Medical Student
William Beaumont School of Medicine
Auburn Hills, MI
*Mr. Ludka has nothing to disclose.

ALEXANDRA BALSHI
Medical Student
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
*Ms. Balshi has nothing to disclose.

Faculty Advisor

MICHAEL ABRAHAM, MD
Professor of Neurology
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
* Dr. Abraham has nothing to disclose.

Reviewer

ADAM QUICK
Associate Professor of Neurology
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH
*Dr. Quick has nothing to disclose.

NeuroBytes Staff

Lucy Persaud
Associate Director, Graduate Education
Minneapolis, MN
*Ms. Persaud has nothing to disclose.

Xiaoyu Sun
Associate Director, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
*Ms. Sun has nothing to disclose.

Robert Rook
Manager, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
*Mr. Rook has nothing to disclose.

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How to Perform a Lumbar Puncture

Presentation: Nicholas Ludka, Alexandra Balshi, Michael Abraham, MD, 4 min 9 sec