Physicians’ and Nurses’ Perspectives on the Decision to Perform Lumbar Punctures on Febrile Infants ≤8 Weeks Old

Abstract

Differences in physicians' values, use of research findings, and clinical experience likely contribute to decisions of whether to perform an LP on well-appearing febrile infants. Incorporation of parents' preferences through shared decision-making may be indicated, although there are barriers that would need to be overcome.