Sep 8, 2025
In this episode of the NCS Podcast Currents series, host Lauren
Koffman, DO, MS, speaks with Swarna Rajagopalan, MD, MS, associate
professor of neurology Cooper University Health Care about her
recent co-authored Currents article on the role of
ultrasound guidance in performing lumbar punctures in the
neuroscience ICU.
They discuss the limitations of the landmark-based technique, when
ultrasound can improve safety and accuracy, and how point-of-care
training supports providers. Dr. Rajagopalan also describes why
neurointensivists should consider increasing their use of
ultrasound in daily practice outside of traditional critical care
procedures.
To read the full article, visit Currents: The Role of Ultrasound Guided Lumbar Puncture in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit: A Review and Case Presentation
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