AAFP Reprint No. 260 Recommended Curriculum Guidelines for Family Medicine Residents, Care of Infants and Children, p.12
3. Acute Care
p. Lumbar Puncture
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Curriculum for Paediatric Training, General Paediatrics,Level 1, 2 and 3 Training, Sept 2010
p.31 Lumbar puncture
We're having trouble replacing our lumbar puncture block
Below is the standard way to insert a lumbar puncture block into the paediatric lumbar puncture trainer:
Ensure that the space within the infant's back is clear of obstructions
Ensure both connectors on the LP block are undamaged and unobstructed
Locate the block in the gap, with the flat opaque connector
Push firmly into place
Connect the tubing from the irrigation bag to the nozzle end of the LP block
If you are still encountering a problem, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
How do you empty the lumbar puncture blocks after use?
Remove the LP Block from the infant manikin, leaving the tubing attached to the irrigation bag
Pull the syringe open to the 50ml mark and lock to the connector on the block by screwing it on clockwise
Open the clamp on the irrigation bag tubing
Slowly depress the syringe to push air into the block to eject the water
Once the block is empty, close the clamp on the tubing
Remove the irrigation bag tubing and syringe from the block
If you're not attaching a different block for another procedure, you should also drain the irrigation bag and let all components dry naturally before storing.
