LUMBAR PUNCTURE: NEWBORN -- ASSISTING WITH

Course overview

Lumbar puncture (LP) is an invasive procedure performed to obtain a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for testing in order to determine if a newborn has a central nervous system (CNS) infection or sepsis. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of assisting with an LP in a newborn, steps of the procedure, facts/figures, and parent education concerning an LP. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.