Gaining mastery in performing Lumbar Puncture

Lumbar Puncture

Lumbar Puncture is a skill required by many clinicians in a broad range of specialties. It can cause anxiety for learners, so learn how to do it in a safe, controlled manner, via the Mastery Pathway.

Pre-learning resources

Download the pre-learning powerpoint for an interactive version with live links. Alternatively download the pdf which has less features.

lumbar-puncture-mastery-pre-learning-07.2023.ppsm
lumbar-puncture-mastery-pre-learning-07.2023.pdf

The Mastery Pathway

LP exemplar video

LP learner Mastery session video

Non-attendance

If for any reason you are unable to attend the session with less than 24 hours' notice you MUST contact the appropriate site with your apologies.

RIE: 0131 242 1759
WGH: 0131 537 1749
SJH: 01506 524052

or email mastery@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk