Abstract
Lumbar puncture has an important role in the diagnosis of acute central nervous system infections. The clinical contraindications to lumbar puncture must be considered before the procedure is carried out, and nurses need to have an understanding of how best to inform, support and reassure patients.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 49 - 56 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |