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Why would a doctor do a lumbar puncture?

There are a few different reasons why you might need a lumbar puncture. A lumbar puncture may be used to: find out if symptoms youre having are caused by a brain or spine condition. treat a condition, such as an infection or some types of cancer.

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I wore a surgical cap, mask with protective eyewear, sterile gown and sterile gloves throughout the procedure. The patient was placed in the position with help from the nursing staff. The area was cleansed and draped in usual sterile fashion using betadine scrub. Anesthesia was achieved with 1% lidocaine.

How do you perform a lumbar puncture?

Insert the needle pointing toward the umbilicus, roughly 15 cephalad, and advance it in small increments of about 2 to 3 mm. A pop may be palpable as the needle pierces the ligamentum flavum (to enter the epidural space) and sometimes when the needle pierces the dura (to enter the subarachnoid space).

How bad does a lumbar tap hurt?

This shouldnt hurt but you may feel some pressure as the needle is inserted. Sometimes, a special x-ray or ultrasound may be used to help the doctor or nurse guide the needle into the right place. Once the needle is in position, the pressure of the CSF is measured and some fluid is collected through the needle.

What is the difference between a lumbar tap and a lumbar puncture?

Overview. A lumbar puncture (LP), also called a spinal tap, is an invasive outpatient procedure used to remove a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the subarachnoid space in the spine. (This test is similar to a blood test, in which a needle is inserted into an artery to collect blood for testing.)

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