In a lumbar puncture (also called a "spinal tap"), a spinal needle is inserted into the subarachnoid space to collect a CSF sample for analysis. This is often done with suspected infections like meningitis and meningoencephalitis! 🧠 ✨NCLEX TIP: After the procedure, keep the client lying flat for several hours, monitor for complications like increased ICP, and encourage increased fluid intake! Follow Archer NCLEX Review for more nursing school and NCLEX tips like this! #nclextopics #passnclex #f

This is how we do a spinal tap. The same maneuver is used for epidural injections. #spinaltap #lumbarpuncture #csf #neuro #neurosurgery #meningitis #epidural #pregnancy #prenatal #obgyn | Dr.Z Neurosurgery | Facebook