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AHN 568 ADVANCED PROCEDURE VIDEOS EXAM 5LATEST UPDATED
viral, bacterial, fungal meningitis, encephalitis, metabolic processes,
inflammatory processes (MS, GBS), variety of oncologic procedures -
ANSWER what conditions could you diagnose with a lumbar puncture.
narcotics, bupivocaine - ANSWER To administer anesthesia after a
lumbar puncture, what two drugs could be used?
antibiotic administration of vancomycin, and gentamycin - ANSWER if a
patient has ventriculitis or meningitis, what could be a therapeutic
indication for a lumbar puncture?
administration of methotrexate or chemotherapy - ANSWER if a patient
has leukemia or lymphoma, what would a therapeutic indication for
lumbar puncture be?
patients who are cardirespiratory compromised, patients with cerebral
herniation/increased ICP and focal neurologic signs, coagulopathy
increases risk of hematoma - ANSWER what type of patients should
avoid lumbar punctures?
22-gauge, 3.5in (8.9cm) because smaller hole decreases risk of CSF
leakage - ANSWER what size needle should be used for a lumbar
puncture and why?
lateral recumbent is preferred but sitting is also acceptable - ANSWER
what position should patient assume for lumbar puncture?
to reduce risk of post-puncture headache and to obtain an accurate
opening pressure - ANSWER why is the lateral recumbent position
preferred?
to adopt the fetal position or arch back like a cat to widen the gap
between spinous processes - ANSWER once patient is in correct
position, what should you instruct the patient to do?
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