Ventricular Tapping
Ventricular Tapping
Ventricular Tapping
INTRODUCTION:
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection is a test to look at the fluid that surrounds the
brain and the spine from injury.
VENTRICULAR TAPPING- is the insertion of the needle into tha lateral ventricle. In
infants no. 22 needle with a stylet is introduced through the sclap into the
anterior fontanelle.
INDICATIONS: Ventricular tapping is indicated to:
Diagnose Ventriculitis
PROCEDURE:
1. PRE PROCEDURE CARE
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TECHNIQUE:
1. Position the infant supine with the top of the infants head facing
toward the operator
2. insert the spinal needle into the lateral ventricle of the fontanelle
and advance it toward the inner angle of the IPSILATERAL eye.
The needle should be inserted smoothly without change of direction to
minimize trauma to the brain.
3. once the ventricle has been penetrated, the stylet is removed and
the CSF should drip out rather than be aspirated.
4. once the required amount of CSF is obtained, the needle should be
removed and pressure applied to the area.
5. Wash off CHLORHEXIDINE when the procedure is completed.
6. Apply tincture benzoine seal over the punctured site.
7. Apply pressure dressing
8. The infants tolerance of the procedure should be noted in the infants
progress notes.
COMPLICATIONS:
1. Fever
2. Haemmorhage
3. Infection
4. Leaking of CSF
CONCLUSION:
Patient who is undergoing ventricular tapping need a general
explanation of the procedure with special emphasis on what to
expect.
The patient or caregiver support is needed on conducting the
procedure.
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