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REVIEW ARTICLEDifcult Lumbar Puncture: Pitfalls and Tips from the Trenches X P.A. Huggins, X A.J. Fountain, X P.R. Chapman, and X L.M. ShahABSTRACT SUMMARY: Lumbar puncture has, for many years, been

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2. Ensure the patient is in the correct position, usually lying on their side with knees curled up toward their chest.
3. Use a sterile technique to clean and prepare the injection site on the patient's lower back.
4. Use a local anesthetic to numb the area before inserting the needle.
5. Insert the needle slowly and steadily, aiming for the space between the vertebrae.
6. Advance the needle until reaching the desired depth, usually between the third and fourth or fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae.
7. Collect the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) by attaching a syringe to the needle and gently aspirating the fluid.
8. Once enough CSF is collected, remove the needle and apply pressure to the injection site to prevent bleeding.
9. Properly dispose of the used needle and syringe in a sharps container.
10. Monitor the patient for any complications or adverse reactions following the procedure.
11. Document the procedure, including the amount of CSF collected and any observed abnormalities.
12. Communicate the results and findings with the appropriate healthcare professionals.

Who needs difficult lumbar puncture pitfalls?

1. Difficult lumbar puncture pitfalls are needed by healthcare professionals, specifically medical doctors, neurologists, and other specialists who perform or interpret lumbar puncture procedures.
2. Patients who require diagnostic or therapeutic lumbar puncture may also benefit from understanding the potential pitfalls and complications associated with the procedure.

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