A lumbar puncture is a procedure that involves the insertion of a needle into the space between two lumbar vertebrae to obtain a sample of CSF for evaluation.
In this episode you’ll learn about the nursing implications for a patient undergoing a lumbar puncture, including:
* What conditions lumbar punctures are most often used to diagnose
* The normal qual ... Show More
Mar 2025
Tingling, Weakness & Pain? Let's Talk Cervical Radiculopathy with Dr. Erik Thoomes
<p>In Episode 74 of the Physiotutors podcast, host Kai is joined by Dr. Erik Thoomes, an expert in musculoskeletal conditions, particularly cervical radiculopathy. Dr. Thoomes provides an in-depth discussion on cervical radiculopathy, distinguishing it from nonspecific neck pain. ... Show More
41m 49s
Jun 2021
Aliye Uc - Acute Pancreatitis Pearls
<p>In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jason Silverman talk to <a href='https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pediatrics/profile/aliye-uc'>Dr. Aliye Uc</a>, head of the division of pediatric gastroenterology at the University of Iowa, about her pearls for the evalu ... Show More
25m 54s
Dec 2024
EP. 071: Nerves Under Pressure - A Deep Dive into Entrapment Neuropathies with Annina Schmid
<p>In this episode of the PhysioTutors podcast, Dr. Annina Schmid, a specialist in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and a professor of pain neurosciences at Oxford University, discusses entrapment neuropathies, focusing on conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel sy ... Show More
50m 23s
Apr 2021
Covid-19 update: Blood clots, acute kidney injury, VTE prevention, secondary bacterial pneumonia
Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Learning and BMJ Best Practice to summarise the latest clinical guidance related to covid-19. Emma Scott, section editor, updates us on vaccination and the risk of blood clots. And Abigail Davis, GP and section editor, ... Show More
10m 50s