Open the LP kit and the sterile glove packet. Open the betadine bottle and pour into the reservoir inside the kit. Make sure you squirt away from yourself. Betadine will stain and ruin your clothes.

Lumbar puncture, also called an LP or spinal tap, is a procedure where a needle is inserted in your back and into the spinal canal. This is done to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or treat …

The standardisation of the procedure with this guideline provides framework for informed consent, reducing the risks associated with the procedure and promotes good documentation.

How is a lumbar puncture performed? A lumbar puncture is a simple procedure, though a little uncomfortable. A needle is passed into the space around your spinal cord via your lower back. …

• The procedure usually lasts about 45 minutes. What will I feel during the exam? • You will feel a brief sting when the local anesthetic is injected. • You will feel light pressure in your back as …

These procedures are intended to describe procedures performed by Nurse Practitioners and/or Certified Nurse Midwives (depending on the clinical privileges granted to the individual …

The LP can be performed in the acute care, emergency department or primary care setting by an Advanced Health Practitioner who has been adequately trained and supervised in this procedure.