| Title: |
How to use lumbar puncture manometry in children |
| Authors: |
Holland, Jonathon AA; Funnell, Jonathan P; Mittal, Rhea; Krishnakumar, Deepa |
| Publisher Information: |
BMJ Publishing Group Ltd |
| Publication Year: |
2023 |
| Collection: |
HighWire Press (Stanford University) |
| Subject Terms: |
Interpretations |
| Description: |
Measurement of cerebrospinal fluid pressure through lumbar puncture (LP) manometry is an essential practical skill all paediatricians should possess competency in. The ability to perform manometry is crucial in the diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension and can provide critical information on raised (or lowered) intracranial pressure in other clinical scenarios. Practitioners should be familiar with the procedure and in particular with equipment available to them locally. In this article, we will describe an approach to LP manometry. The online supplemental material includes an instructional video as well as supporting practical information. |
| Document Type: |
text |
| File Description: |
text/html |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
http://ep.bmj.com/cgi/content/short/108/5/340; http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2022-324881 |
| DOI: |
10.1136/archdischild-2022-324881 |
| Availability: |
http://ep.bmj.com/cgi/content/short/108/5/340; https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2022-324881 |
| Rights: |
Copyright (C) 2023, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.7A9F4BA1 |
| Database: |
BASE |