Performing lumbar punctures for suspected CNS infections: Experience and practice of trainee doctors: Experience and practice of trainee doctors

Sylviane Defres; Josephine Mayer; Ruth Backman; Rachel Kneen

doi:10.12968/hmed.2015.76.11.658

Performing lumbar punctures for suspected CNS infections: Experience and practice of trainee doctors: Experience and practice of trainee doctors

Sylviane Defres
, Josephine Mayer
, Ruth Backman
, Rachel Kneen

University of Liverpool
Institute of Infection and Global Health

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Abstract

Lumbar punctures are essential in the management of suspected CNS infections. However, despite clear guidelines their use can be haphazard. This survey investigated the training, knowledge and experience of UK doctors in training in relation to lumbar punctures.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	658-662
Number of pages	5
Journal	British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005)
Volume	76
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2015.76.11.658
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2015
Externally published	Yes

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In: British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005), Vol. 76, No. 11, 01.11.2015, p. 658-662.

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