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Lumbar Puncture Bleeding Risk

Discontinuing medications before lumbar puncture
 • Antiplatelets
 • Anticoagulants

#LP #Lumbar #Puncture #Bleeding #Risk
Anticoagulants #LP ... antiplatelets #management
Validation of the Step-By-Step Approach to Febrile Infants

#Diagnosis #Management #Pediatrics #Peds #Febrile #Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm #LP
#Diagnosis #Management ... StepByStep #Algorithm #LP
Excellent overview of the emergency department approach to atraumatic sudden onset headaches- including proposed algorithm and
considerations for omitting LP ... SuddenOnset #Diagnosis #Management
PUNISH Mnemonic - Indications for Head CT before Lumbar Puncture (LP)

P - Papilledema
U - Unconsciousness
N -
Lumbar Puncture (LP ... Lumbar #Puncture #LP ... #Neurology #Management
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
#Diagnosis #Management ... StepByStep #Algorithm #LP
Neurosyphilis - Treponema pallidum - Diagnosis Algorithm
Lumbar Puncture Indications:
 • Neuro / Ocular symptoms
 • HIV
Tertiary Syphilis LP ... Lumbar #puncture #management
Pericardiocentesis
Most Common Approach: Subxiphoid
Equipment: could be as simple as large bore LP needle with syringe OR
as large bore LP ... #instructions #management
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Diagnosis and Management ... pathology) • LP ... delayed recovery Management ... Palsy #Diagnosis #Management
Powassan Virus Infection
 • Prodrome +/- fine erythematous rash → sudden onset fever, neurological deficits
 •
rhomboencephalitis, LP ... Infection #diagnosis #management
Neisseira meningitidis - Treatment Principles
 • Prompt antibiotics — do not delay for LP!
 • 3rd-gen
not delay for LP ... meningitidis #Treatment #management