Performing lumbar punctures for suspected CNS infections: experience and practice of trainee doctors

Sylviane Defres; Josephine Mayer; Ruth Backman; Rachel Kneen

doi:10.12968/hmed.2015.76.11.658

Performing lumbar punctures for suspected CNS infections: experience and practice of trainee doctors

Sylviane Defres, Josephine Mayer, Ruth Backman, Rachel Kneen

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Abstract

Lumbar punctures are essential in the management of suspected CNS infections. However, despite clear guidelines their use can be haphazard. This survey investigated the training, knowledge and experience of UK doctors in training in relation to lumbar punctures.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	658-662
Number of pages	5
Journal	British journal of hospital medicine
Volume	76
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2015.76.11.658
Publication status	Published - 2 Nov 2015

Keywords

Central Nervous System Infections
Clinical Competence
Clinical Decision-Making
Education, Medical, Graduate
Great Britain
Hospital Medicine
Humans
Self Efficacy
Spinal Puncture
Surveys and Questionnaires

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