Lumbar Punctures

Lumbar Punctures

Indications for Lumbar Puncture

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CSF collection for lab analysis
CSF pressure measurement
Intrathecal injection of anaesthesia, chemotherapy or other medications
Injection of dye for myelography

Last updated on April 22nd, 2019

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