Ultrasound-Assisted Lumbar Puncture Course
Our half-day, FAMUS-approved course combines theory and hands-on practice as part of the FAMUS accreditation pathway for ultrasound-assisted lumbar puncture.
You’ll learn how to use ultrasound to identify lumbar spine landmarks, optimise patient positioning and accurately mark the site for needle insertion, helping to improve procedural success, particularly in patients with challenging anatomy.
Ultrasound allows you to visualise the path from the skin to the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and identify the optimal site and trajectory for lumbar puncture. Once this has been established, however, ultrasound is not used to guide the needle through the tissues.
You can apply for 3 CPD points for this course.
Next course dates:
28th October 2026
11th December 2026
Course Times: 9:00am – 12:30pm or 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Fee: £195
Location: Terracotta Court (ground floor), 167 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 3LN
Image for demonstration purposes only. Needle insertion will be practiced on manikins, while scanning will be performed on both real volunteers and manikins.
About our Ultrasound-Assisted Lumbar Puncture Course
Lectures and Live Demonstrations
Our faculty will guide you through:
- Indications and contraindications for lumbar puncture and the role of ultrasound assistance (aligned with national guidelines)
- Overview of lumbar spine anatomy relevant to lumbar puncture
- Ultrasound physics and image optimisation for LP site marking
- Step-by-step ultrasound- assisted lumbar puncture procedure
- Tips for challenging cases, including high BMI patients or unclear landmarks
Practical Sessions
- Hands-on scanning and landmark identification using high-fidelity ultrasound lumbar puncture manikins
- Marking optimal needle entry points under supervision
- Familiarisation with a range of ultrasound systems
- Applying your scanning skills to human models to appreciate anatomical variations
- Supervised scanning with feedback to refine technique
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
- Acute and general medicine physicians
- Emergency medicine doctors
- Anaesthetists
- Intensive care clinicians
- Neurologists
- Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Physician Associates involved in lumbar puncture procedures
The course is intended for clinicians who are already competent in performing lumbar punctures using the landmark technique, as well as those who have not previously performed the procedure.
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