Policy and Procedure for Lumbar Puncture Management in Neurosurgical Patients
Khawla Hospital
Type
Regulatory
Agency
Oman Ministry of Health
Issued on
19 Mar 2025 (corresponding to 19 Ramadan 1446 H)
Jurisdiction
Oman
Taxonomy
General Health Law, Medical Procedure & Treatment, Hospitals & Health Care Facilities
Acronyms:
LP | Lumbar puncture |
CSF | Cerebrospinal fluid |
IIH | Idiopathic intracranial hypertension |
C & S | Culture and sensitivity |
BP | Blood Pressure |
ECG | Electrocardiogram |
SpO2 | Peripheral capillary oxygen saturation |
1 - Introduction
Khoula Hospital being the major neurosurgical set-up in Oman is responsible for management of neurosurgical patients from almost all over the country. The invasive procedures, if required in concurrence with the treatment of neurosurgical pathologies should be carried out with utmost care and maintaining sterility. One of such invasive procedure is a lumbar puncture which is commonly carried out in neurosurgery practice.