when doing a diagnostic lumbar puncture, how commonly does one in practice check the opening pressure using a manometer? i know it is mentioned in books, but how often is it really done ?
2006-12-24 05:49:26 · 2 answers · asked by Nirmala 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
nurse j and others, do you work in the united kingdom? i need to find out a company that sells them here.
2006-12-24 06:13:02 · update #1
i am an anesthetists. i need one to check something out in a lab. (research), no human or animal contact. i think i have a new idea that may improve the technique.
2006-12-24 07:20:52 · update #2
Hi i am a staff nurse on a neurology ward and assist with LP'S everyday, and the manometer is used everytime, it is the correct practise so doctors have to do it, i agree with my fellow nurse you can't just go out and buy them, and what research are you on about
2006-12-24 05:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by nursej 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an R.N. also...what do you mean you want to find a place that sells them? This is NOT something you can do yourself! That could be life threatening. And yes, the manometer is always used by the physician doing the lumbar puncture.
2006-12-24 15:18:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋