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What will happen during a lumbar puncture?
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Lumbar puncture (LP): Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bathes brain & spinal cord (cns). CSF may be abnormal in some diseases. In an lp, you are either on your side or sitting. Md feels lower back for interspace between 4th & 5th lumbar vertebrae, below end of cns. Lidocaine is injected. 3” hollow needle is inserted thru interspace & into sac holding CNS & csf. Md collects CSF (usually ~1 tsp) into 3-4 tubes. CSF sent to lab.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Lumbar punctrure: Fluid is removed from the spinal cord, it is also known as a spinal tap.
Answered 11/10/2012
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8 days ago I had a lumbar puncture and during the procedure I had a hot burning pain in the lateral thigh that radiated downward. Still on going?
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DOCTORS - Will I be fully conscious during lumbar puncture? Can I refuse to be put down? The LP is being done for CJD spinal fluid testing. Thank you
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