BRAIN
SPINAL CORD
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Subarachnoid Space
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Epidural Space
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Interventricular Foramen
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Cerebral Aqueduct
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Detailed explanation-1: -A lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap may be done to diagnose or treat a condition. For this procedure, your healthcare provider inserts a hollow needle into the space surrounding the spinal column (subarachnoid space) in the lower back to withdraw some cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or inject medicine.
Detailed explanation-2: -A lumbar puncture is where a thin needle is inserted between the bones in your lower spine. It should not be painful, but you may have a headache and some back pain for a few days. It’s carried out in hospital by a doctor or specialist nurse.
Detailed explanation-3: -The recommended needle is a 22 gauge atraumatic needle. In our own practice we use a 22 gauge Whitacre needle, which is now the standard stock Lumbar Puncture needle in our institution.