The lumbar puncture procedure in infants with SMA has been well tolerated and shown to be feasible.
Collecting CSF requires an invasive
lumbar puncture procedure, in which a needle is inserted into the space around the spine.
Neurological biomarkers can be studied using CSF, but this requires an invasive and painful
lumbar puncture procedure.
Not exact matches
If your baby requires a
lumbar puncture, try to remind yourself that the
procedure is necessary in order to make an accurate diagnosis and provide the best possible treatment for your baby.
Allow your child to practice the positions or movements that will be needed for the
procedure, such as the fetal position for a
lumbar puncture.
The NNP may also perform
procedures such as intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, and
lumbar puncture.
Residents perform many NICU
procedures, such as intubation, placement of IV and arterial lines,
lumbar puncture, and chest tube insertion Resident teams may be composed of members in varying years of their residency training; often senior residents will help supervise junior residents.
This
procedure, called a
lumbar puncture, can cause side effects including headaches and back pain.
The package includes an eTool to help clinicians recognise clinical features of bacterial meningitis in young infants; a
lumbar puncture information sheet to help doctors explain this
procedure to parents; and an algorithm to aid management of bacterial meningitis.
Since cyclodextrin does not cross into the brain from the bloodstream, the drug must be in injected into the spinal column by
lumbar puncture, an outpatient
procedure often referred to as a spinal tap.
Against that background, to satisfy the Lancet's patient - protection requirements, but without revealing to hospital authorities what was really going on, Wakefield falsely reported that a gruelling five - day battery of invasive and distressing
procedures performed on the kids - including anaesthesia, ileocolonoscopies,
lumbar punctures, MRI brain scans, EEGs, radioactive drinks and x-rays - proposed for the lawsuit, was approved by the Royal Free's ethics committee.
Also assisted physicians during
procedures, such as thoracenteses, paracenteses, bone marrow biopsies, and
lumbar punctures.
Certified to perform the following
procedures: intubation,
lumbar puncture, venipuncture, arterial
puncture, placement of UV / UA lines, and placement of IV lines for children ages 0 - 2.
Proficient in
procedures including GI and GU fluoroscopy, arthrograms, PICC line placements, liver and thyroid biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis,
lumbar punctures, and gastric / gastrojejunal tube placements.
EXPERIENCE Radiology Technologist September 2008 - September 2009 Godwin Corporation, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI Proficient in all clerical aspects of radiology to include patient check - in, informed consent, and use of CHCS and PACS programs Fluoroscopic exams to include pediatric and adult barium enemas, esophagrams, G.I. studies, VCUG's, HSG's, and modified barium swallows Use of portable C - arm in operating room
procedures to include orthopedic, spinal, abdominal, urologic, vascular, and interventional radiology cases Operation of stationary C - arm in upper and lower extremity arthrogram studies and
lumbar punctures Preparation of contrast material for gastrointestinal, gynecological, urologic, intravenous and intra-arterial studies Inpatient and outpatient diagnostic x-rays to include upper and lower extremities, cranium, chest and abdomen Proficient in emergency patient care protocol to include CPR, oxygen administration, suction and use of monitoring systems such as EKG and blood pressure equipment Adherence to all radiation protection standards in accordance with ALARA Instruction of Army Radiology students in all aspects of radiography Radiology Specialist (Active Duty) February 2008 - July 2008 U.S. Army, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI Diagnostic radiographic imaging using digital, portable, C - arm and plain film systems Fluoroscopic, orthopedic and operating room radiography utilizing GE, Siemens, Canon, and Fuji equipment Interventional
procedures to include aortograms, peripheral and cerebral angiography, venography, femoral runoffs, arthrograms, fistulagrams and
lumbar punctures Preparation and set up of sterile field and instruments for interventional and fluoroscopic
procedures using proper sterile technique Proper set up and use of intra-arterial and intravenous injector systems Experience with reconstruction, subtraction, road mapping and duplication of digital images Orientation to additional radiology modalities such as ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, CT and mammography
Professional Experience Godwin Corporation (Tripler Army Medical Center, HI) 9/2009 — Present Radiology Technologist • Exhibit proficiency in all clerical aspects of radiology including patient check - in, informed consent, the use of CHCS and PACS programs, and adherence to ALARA radiation protection standards • Perform fluoroscopic exams such as pediatric and adult barium enemas, esophagrams, G.I. studies, VCUG's, HSG's, and modified barium swallows • Operate portable C - arm equipment in orthopedic, spinal, abdominal, urologic, vascular, and interventional radiology operating room
procedures, as well as stationary C - arm use in arthrograms and
lumbar punctures • Prep contrast materials for gastrointestinal, gynecological, urologic, intravenous, and intra-arterial exams • Capture inpatient / outpatient diagnostic x-rays of upper / lower extremities, cranium, chest, and abdomen • Execute efficiently all emergency patient care protocol, including CPR, oxygen administration, suction, and the use of monitoring systems such as EKG and blood pressure equipment • Provide valuable on - site instruction in all aspects of radiography to Army radiology students