You can view and order books from Amazon here. Books specifically on LP are very rare now, and ususally you can only find informatioon in nursing procedure or neurology or acute medicine texts. I’ve set upa filter which will try (emphasise - try, it is not perfect) to selct out potential books here.
There are very few books devoted to lumbar puncture. It usually appears as a chapter in a medical procedure textbook. However, here are some listings from amazon specifically on lumbar puncture (they are very old!).
The most frequent use of an LP is to investigate a new onset headache - suspected meningitis is probably the most common reason worldwide. I hope you will agree that it is helpful to have acces to regularly updated lists of the very latest publications in the filed of headache. You can access these via my […]
The perfectionists will argue that an LP should always be attempted with your patient lying on their side. There are some situations where this is unavoidable - a comatose patient, someone in whom opening pressure needs measured. However, an LP is easier to perform with the patient seated - it is much easier to appreciate […]
There are 6 layers your needle must pass through from skin to CSF.
1. Dermis
2. Subcutaneous fat (most variable distance - more fat, further to go)
3. Interspinous ligament
4. Ligamentum flavum
5. Epidural space
6. Meninges
Today lumbarpuncture.net officially became a leading google listed website. Hopefully I can be true to this by maintaining a relevant site, with useful information for you.
Apologies for such an ugly looking site, but the content will hopefully compensate.
Please leave comments here, so that I know what you are looking for. Thanks for contributions on personal […]