10 min station · 2 min reading · Recommended for Curtin Year 5 students
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2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min
2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min
You are an intern in the emergency department. Paolo Dizon, 36, came in with a sudden severe headache that started 14 hours ago. He is neurologically normal and his CT brain is normal. The registrar asks you to obtain consent for a lumbar puncture.
Obtain informed consent for a lumbar puncture
Bloods
Platelets 240, INR 1.0
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