Posted: June 16th, 2017

Sunshine, age 13, has had a lumbar puncture to examine the CSF to determine if bacterial infection exists. The best position to keep her in after the procedure is:

Sunshine, age 13, has had a lumbar puncture to examine the CSF to determine if bacterial infection exists. The best position to keep her in after the procedure is:

A. Prone for two hours to prevent aspiration, should she vomit.
B. Semi-Fowler’s so she can watch TV for five hours and be entertained.
C. Supine for several hours, to prevent a headache.
D. On her right sides to encourage return of CSF