Effect of the introduction of a lumbar-puncture sticker and teaching manikin on junior staff documentation and performance of paediatric lumbar punctures.

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Published in Qual Saf Health Care on October 01, 2006

Authors

J Taitz1, B Wyeth, R Lennon, P D Torre, T Yen, B Harrison, M Cattell

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Paediatrics, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia. Jonny.Taitz@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au

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