Learn about the process of a lumbar puncture through this informative video shared with kind permission of the patient and Dr. Chris Carswell, Consultant Neurologist. Procedure performed by Mr Oscar MacCormac, neurosurgery specialty registrar.
Follow each step of the procedure from initial preparation, to insertion of the needle into the spinal canal, and the extraction of cerebrospinal fluid.
Click here to see a video of a lumbar puncture being performed
Seen in older adults, NPH is characterised by dementia, decreased mobility and urinary incontinence.
