Child Health 1 - Daisy

The Case

Lumbar Puncture

Daisy requires a lumbar puncture as part of her full septic screen.


Think about how this procedure is performed and how you would go about consenting her parents for this procedure.

Multiple Choice Question

When wouldn't you perform a lumbar puncture? (tick all that apply)

Open Question

Whilst parents are entitled to be present when the procedure is being performed they will usually be counselled that it is best not to be .


Think about how Daisy’s parents must be feeling. How much of the information above do they need to know in order to make an informed decision about the procedure.


Have you seen staff consenting parents for procedures?

How did they go about addressing the anxieties of the parents?

Do you think it worked?