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monitoring indications
B.
Check for any contraindications (Coagulopathy,
Local site infection or Burns)
C.Choose the appropriate site (Radial Preferred)
D.
Check perfusion of the extremity
E.Take informed consent
(Pros/Cons/Indications/Complications)
F. Keep all equipment ready for arterial cannulation and
pressure Transducing
G.
Set up the pressure transducing system
H.
Positioning (Extension at wrist with a small pillow
beneath wrist)
I. Procedure of Radial arterial cannulation
a. Wear the cap and the mask.
b. Wash hands with alcohol-based hand rub for 35 min
and minimum three applications.
c. Put on a sterile gown and gloves (Performer and
Assistant)
d. Clean the skin of the patient with 2% chlorhexidine in
alcohol preparation.
e. Give a frictional scrub in a circular manner to at least
10 cm area from the insertion Site
f. Place large sterile drapes over the insertion site. Do not
occlude the air supply or field of vision when draping
conscious patients
G.
X-ray
SOPs: Lumbar Puncture
A.
B.
lumbar puncture
C.Check for any contraindications (Coagulopathy, Local
site infection or Burns)
D.
Take informed consent
(Pros/Cons/Indications/Complications)
E.Keep all equipment ready for the procedure
F. Position the patient (left lateral preferred)
G.
Know landmarks and anatomy
H.
Procedure of Lumbar puncture
a. Wear the cap and the mask.
b. Wash hands with alcohol-based hand rub for 35 min
and minimum three applications.
c. Put on a sterile gown and gloves (Performer and
Assistant)
d. Clean the skin of the patient with 2% chlorhexidine in
alcohol preparation.
e. Give a frictional scrub in a circular manner to at least
10 cm area from the insertion Site
f. Place large sterile drapes over the insertion site. Do not
occlude the air supply or field of vision when draping
conscious patients
g. Local anesthesia at insertion site
h. Use small L.P needle (FG 22, FG 23, FG25), Insert
between L3-4, L4-5 and collect CSF in 4 vials labeled A
to D
i. Aseptic dressing at the end of procedure