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My newborn baby grandson has just gotten 2 spinal taps in 2 days and they didn't get any fluid. now they want to try a 3rd time is this dangerous?

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Spinal Tap: Spinal taps are far less dangerous than people imagine. Multiple attempts are not uncommon, and the results can be life-saving.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/20/2016

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