Policy and Procedure for Lumbar Puncture Management in Neurosurgical Patients

Khawla Hospital

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.