Is Lumbar Puncture a Reliable Measure of Intracranial Pressure in Children?
Event Details
Course introduction: Lumbar puncture measures intracranial pressure at a single point in time and may not be reliable, however, treatment decisions are frequently based upon this reading. Our study
Event Details
Course introduction:
Lumbar puncture measures intracranial pressure at a single point in time and may not be reliable, however, treatment decisions are frequently based upon this reading. Our study compared lumbar puncture opening pressure with the Camino bolt intracranial pressure monitor in 12 children. Findings changed the treatment of all 12 children.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this eSeminar the participants will be able to:
- List 3 reasons why lumbar puncture may not be a reliable measure of intracranial pressure
- Discuss how intracranial monitoring can give a more accurate picture of intracranial pressure
- Describe 2 headache conditions that can be treated by means other than cranial vault expansion
CE Credits:
This eSeminar is valid for 1.0 CE Contact hour
Natus Medical Incorporated is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider Number 16614 for 1.0 Contact Hour
Speakers for this event
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Cathy Cartwright
Cathy Cartwright
DNP, RN-BC, PCNS, FAAN
Cathy Cartwright is the Director of Advanced Practice Professional Development at Children’s Mercy Kansas City with 20 years’ experience as a Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in neurosurgery. She has spoken nationally and internationally on pediatric neuroscience topics. She is a past president of AANN, the co-editor of the book Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient, co-editor of chapters in the AANN Core Curriculum, a member of the JNN editorial board, and a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.
DNP, RN-BC, PCNS, FAAN
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
Location
ONLINE eSeminar
