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Lumbar puncture, however, still plays a critical role in both pediatric medical diagnosis and treatment today. This brief overview will primarily focus on the procedure and its diagnostic utility. Basic Anatomy and Physiology
20 de dic. de 2023 · Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) provides essential diagnostic information in many clinical situations. The indications, contraindications, and procedure for performing a lumbar puncture (LP) in children are presented here.
Lumbar puncture may be performed with the child lying on their side or sitting up; Position back and bottom close to edge of bed; Aim for maximum flexion of spine (curl into foetal position), but avoid over-flexing neck, especially in infants, as this may cause respiratory compromise
A lumbar puncture (LP) is most commonly performed to evaluate potential central nervous system infections. It is also used to measure intracranial pressure and to obtain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) during the evaluation of other conditions, such as demyelinating diseases, tumors, and other neurologic diseases.
16 de jul. de 2022 · Lumbar Puncture in Pediatrics. Chapter. First Online: 16 July 2022. pp 635–639. Cite this chapter. Atlas of Emergency Medicine Procedures. Ariel E. Vera, Maritza A. Plaza-Verduin & Judith K. Lucas. 154 Accesses. Abstract.
28 de sept. de 2006 · Lumbar puncture is indicated for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Also, the administration of spinal and epidural anesthesia involves the use essentially of the same technique.
• If CSF flows, connect flexible tubing to hub of lumbar puncture needle. • Allow CSF to flow through tubing into manometer. • Hold base of manometer and stopcock at level of heart. • Straighten the patient’s back and legs. • When CSF stops advancing along manometer, measure opening pressure at meniscus. • Collect CSF for studies.
