Despite the mortality and long-term sequelae occurring secondary to neonatal meningitis, past studies have shown that lumbar punctures (LPs) are not done in neonates as often as they should be. This ...
A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is a common clinical procedure that uses a hollow needle to penetrate the spinal canal and access the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and ...
Natalie Ann Dyke's lumbar puncture went badly wrong. After WalesOnline told her story, the Royal Gwent Hospital admitted a breach in its duty of care ...