title: Lumbar puncture.
abstract: This article discusses the need for lumbar puncture, preparation of the patient and equipment necessary for this procedure. The rationale for the intervention is described with a focus on the nursing management before, during and after the procedure.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee, Dundee. a.h.farley@dundee.ac.uk
authors.forename: Alistair
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Farley
authors.forename: Ella
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McLafferty
mesh_terms: D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D008578:Meninges / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D051299:Post-Dural Puncture Headache / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011187:Posture; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*