Practicals · Neonatology · Neonatal procedures
Ventricular tap
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- NMC desirable: perform independently or as part of team / interpret; DrNB list of skills
Videos and resources
- VideoVentricular tapping ( post hemorrhagic hydrocephalus ) 8:49
- VideoVentricular CSF Tap via Fontanelle in an Infant with Hydrocephalus1:31
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Links point to material published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host it. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Ventricular tap” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 8)
“Lumbar puncture and ventricular tap” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 33)