Difference between revisions of "Lumbar Puncture"
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| − | A '''lumbar puncture''' (LP or spinal tap) is a diagnostic procedure in which [[CSF|cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)]] is sampled. It is a very delicate procedure, which is why it should be performed in a loud, crowded space or a high-speed train.<ref>[https://gomerblog.com/2015/07/spinal-tap/ Tips: How to Perform a Spinal Tap on a Moving Train]</ref> An anterior approach is almost always recommended. | + | [[File:Meningitis - Lumbar puncture.jpg|450px|thumb|right|''Picture was taken aboard on the Amtrak Northeast Regional'']] |
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| + | A '''lumbar puncture''' (LP or spinal tap) is a diagnostic procedure in which [[CSF|cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)]] is sampled. It is a very delicate procedure, which is why it should be performed in a loud, crowded space or a high-speed train.<ref>[https://gomerblog.com/2015/07/spinal-tap/ Tips: How to Perform a Spinal Tap on a Moving Train (Gomerblog)]</ref> An anterior approach is almost always recommended. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:07, 30 June 2017
A lumbar puncture (LP or spinal tap) is a diagnostic procedure in which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is sampled. It is a very delicate procedure, which is why it should be performed in a loud, crowded space or a high-speed train.[1] An anterior approach is almost always recommended.
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