Abstract:IntroductionAtraumatic needles are associated with a decreased incidence of postdural-puncture headache. They also reduce the need for additional treatment and have similar efficacy to conventional needles. The aim of this Quality Improvement Project (QIP) was to encourage the use of atraumatic needles in Neurology ambulatory care by developing a sustainable Lumbar Puncture (LP) training method.MethodsA specialised atraumatic needle training video was guru.kumar@nhs.net created for junior doctors starting in N… Show more
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