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2016年5月20日—LumbarPunctureNeedle...22or25Gaugeneedlewithstylet....Attimes,tolowertheintracranialpressure....Itistheintervertebralspacebetween ...

Lumbar Puncture Needle

22 or 25 Gauge needle with stylet.1. What are the indications for lumbar punctureCan be divided into diagnostic and therapeutica. Diagnostic : meningitis, pyrexia of unknown origin, subarachnoid hemorrhageMyelography- introduction of radiological dyesb. Therapeutic : spinal anaesthesiaChemotherapy of leukemia ( intrathecal methotrexate)Administration of intracranial antibioticsAt times, to lower the intracranial pressure.2. What are the contraindications for lumbar puncturea. Increased intracranial pressureb. Deformity of the spinec. Local infectiond. Bleeding diathesis3. What is the site of lumbar punctureIt is the intervertebral space between L3&L4 or L4&L5.4. What are the complications of lumbar puncturea. Failure to obtain a specimen or the tap can be traumaticb. Infection can be introduced if proper aseptic precautions are not followed.c. Headache after the procedured. Brainstem herniation can occur when there is increased...