Indicators documented before and after introduction of lumbar-puncture sticker
| Documented indicator | Before (%) | After (%) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Indication for lumbar-puncture documented? | 70 | 100 | 0.002 |
| 2. Consent obtained? | 10 | 100 | <0.001 |
| 3. Consent documented? | 10 | 100 | <0.001 |
| 4. Procedure documented as per guidelines? | 35 | 100 | <0.001 |
| 5. Date, time and operator documented? | 18 | 96 | <0.001 |
| 6. Number of attempts documented? | 78 | 100 | 0.010 |
| 7. Documented complications with procedure? | 30 | 96 | <0.001 |
| 8. Documented patient complications? | 0 | 96 | <0.001 |
| 9. Documentation of analgesia used? | 0 | 96 | <0.001 |
| 10. Results documented? | 78 | 92 | 0.181 |
| 11. Appropriate management plan instituted? | 85 | 96 | 0.235 |
| 12. Documentation of parents having been notified? | 8 | 56 | <0.001 |
| Blood-stained lumbar-puncture samples | 55 | 40 | 0.310 |