Practicals · Paediatrics · Procedures - Diagnostic Taps
Ventricular tap
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- NMC: O (1st yr); PS (2nd yr); PI (3rd yr)
Videos and resources
- VideoVentricular CSF Tap via Fontanelle in an Infant with Hydrocephalus1:31
- VideoVentricular Tap Procedure | Step-by-Step Guide for Doctors5:52
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Ventricular” ( NMC curriculum, page 45)
“Blood sampling; venous and arterial lumbar puncture ventricular tap” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 30)
“Lumbar puncture, ventricular tap, bone marrow aspiration and” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 31)