Skills

Lumbar Puncture & Nerve Blocks

Introduction

This skill session aims to introduce students to:

  • The principles of LP, including indications, equipment & relevant anatomy

  • Performing a lumbar puncture

  • Simple nerve blocks

It should be taught in 2 hours

Teaching approach

As with all modules, familiarise yourself with the NPMT principles & check out the facilitator guide.

Content Contributors

AUTHOR: RISSK

Last updated: 2018. New update coming soon.

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Curriculum Pack

Lesson Plan


Required Equipment 

  • Mannequin - LP & Groin / Nerve block model

  • Spinal needle and trochar

  • Manometer

  • LP kit

  • Low alcohol chlorhexidine

  • Ultrasound Phantom

  • Ultrasound

  • Lignocaine, Marcaine, Ropivacaine

  • 10ml & 20ml Syringes

  • 18g Needle

  • Normal Saline