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What is the immediate care after lumbar puncture?

Drinking extra fluids, taking pain medicine, and lying down for several hours after the procedure may help the headache be less severe. Some people also have trouble sleeping for a day or two. The fluid taken during a spinal tap is often sent to a lab for tests. Your doctor or nurse will call you with the test results.

What not to do after a lumbar puncture?

Dont participate in strenuous activities the day of your lumbar puncture (spinal tap). You may return to work if your job doesnt require you to be physically active. Discuss your activities with your health care provider if you have questions. Take a pain medication.

What are the instructions for post lumbar puncture discharge?

Do not bend over. If you have a headache after the exam, you may take nonprescription pain medicine such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain. For 24 hours: Drink extra fluids such as juices, water, or a sports drink. For 2 days: Do not take a bath, sit in a hot tub, or go swimming.

What is the protocol after a lumbar puncture?

After a lumbar puncture Youll need to stay at the hospital for around 1 to 2 hours to be monitored. Youll need to lie flat on your back and rest. If youre having a lumbar puncture as an outpatient, you should be able to go home after a few hours.

What should nurse do after lumbar puncture?

Assess for headache and, if present, pain level before and after treatment. Maintain the patient in a flat, supine position for one to four hours to reduce leakage of CSF. Lying flat also helps relieve the discomfort of a spinal headache. Inspect the injection site for signs of bleeding, edema and CSF leakage.