Zeroing in: achieving zero complications in lumbar puncture – a quality improvement initiative to reduce complications at the University Hospital of North Norway
Standardised protocols, physician training, introduction of smaller gauge needles and patient education significantly reduced LP complications. Educating patients on expectations and post-procedure care was critical in preventing unnecessary admissions and outpatient visits.
Authors
- Susanne Gaarden Ingebrigtsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7678-0619)
- Agnethe Eltoft (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9808-879X)
- Thomas K. Kilvær (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1669-0117)
Institutions
- University Hospital of North Norway (NO)
- UiT The Arctic University of Norway (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open Quality
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2025-003327
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01