Lumbar Puncture Procedure | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Alumbarpuncturealsocalledaspinaltap,isacommonmedicaltestwhereaspinalneedleisadvancedbetweentwolumbarbones(vertebrae)intothe ...

A lumbar puncture also called a spinal tap, is a common medical test where a spinal needle is advanced between two lumbar bones (vertebrae) into the subarachnoid space in your lower back in order to collect a small sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for examination. Lumbar puncture procedure is done to measure pressures within the CSF and to collect a sample of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for further testing. Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless liquid that delivers nutrients and “cushions” the brain and spinal cord, or central nervous system.

In a lumbar puncture, a needle is carefully inserted into the lower spine to collect the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample.

Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal cord and brain. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protects the brain and spinal cord from injury by acting like a liquid cushion. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is usually obtained through a lumbar puncture (spin...