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Positioning for Lumbar Puncture

February 15th, 2021
 
 
 
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Lateral position - patient lying in lateral decubitus with lumbar spine flush with edge of the bed and knees drawn upward toward the chest
Sitting position - Patient sitting up, leaning against a table in front of them (shouldn't be used to measure CSF pressure)
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