Lumbar Puncture & Diagnostic Paracentesis Course
Tuesday, 26 September 2017
£100Event Navigation
| Duration: | Half Day am |
| Synopsis: | An interactive & practical combined skills course including presentations, practice sessions and observed procedures. |
| Target Audience: | All Grades |
| Format: | DIAGNOSTIC PARACENTESIS
· Introductory Lecture · MCQ · Model Demonstration · Candidate Practice Session · Candidate Observed Procedure · Further opportunity for Candidate Practice
Learning Outcomes: to understand · The rationale for undertaking the procedure · The contraindications to undertaking the procedure · Prior tests or checks required · Equipment selection · How to safely undertake ascitic tap · How assessment of ascetic fluid can aid diagnosis · On-going care requirements for the patient during and following the procedure
LUMBAR PUNCTURE (LP) · Introductory Lecture · MCQ · Model Demonstration · Candidate Practice Session · Candidate Observed Procedure · Further opportunity for Candidate Practice
Learning Outcomes · To develop a clear understanding of the anatomy of the lumbar region of the spine · Identify and acquire the equipment used in performing a lumbar puncture and the safe way in which it is used To identify any potential complications and/or contraindications before, during and after the procedure whilst keeping the patient at the centre of all decisions. |
| What’s Included: | Refreshments |
| Additional Information:
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Pre-course reading is available via our VLE - you will be forwarded details of how to log onto the VLE by the course administrator shortly prior to the course |
| Cancellation Policy: | In the event you need to cancel this course, the following terms and conditions apply.
Cancellation of course 30 days prior to commencement date, course fees will be returned minus £10.00 administration fee. If you receive any course materials these must be returned prior to any refund
Cancellation within 30 days will result in a loss of fees. |
| Course Administrator: | Angela Jackson
Tel. 0113 2067264 Angela.jackson13@nhs.net |
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