Journal of pediatric oncology nursing : official journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
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J Pediatr Oncol Nurs · Nov 2001
ReviewPost-dural puncture headache and other complications after lumbar puncture.
In pediatric hematology and oncology specialties, lumbar punctures are frequently performed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Lumbar puncture is a procedure that is generally well tolerated with minimal adverse effects. However, adverse effects do occur. ⋯ This review discusses the general principles in the clinical presentation of adverse effects after lumbar puncture and offers interventions for management. The prevention and the recognition and treatment of adverse effects is the role of the entire health care team that cares for children who require lumbar puncture. As such, implications for the role of nursing are essential before, during, and after a lumbar puncture and are briefly discussed.