The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Question: What do I need to know to bill for a lumbar puncture? Answer: There are two…
Question 1: In neonates and infants, does an IV fluid bolus prior to lumbar puncture (LP) improve…
Question 1: For pediatric lumbar punctures (LPs), does advancement of the LP needle without a stylet (ie,…
The Case A 38-year-old man presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of a severe frontal…
Lumbar puncture is an essential skill for emergency physicians and the gold standard diagnostic procedure allowing for…
It can be difficult to keep up with all of the EM research being published these days,…
I was reading today (3/25/14) “Myths in Emergency Medicine: Part 2” in ACEP Now. I wanted to…