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Thoracic
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Cranial
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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: -Standard LP needles come in 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 and 5.0 inch lengths (3.8, 6.4, 8.9, and 12.7 cm, respectively). Selection of LP needle length is typically based on experience; however, an unusually obese or cachectic patient may pose more of a challenge.
Detailed explanation-3: -Step 1: prepare the patient. Step 2: insert the needle. Step 3: measure CSF pressure (optional) Step 4: insert a lumbar drain (optional) blood patch: a small amount of the patient’s blood is injected above a hole in the dura sac to seal a CSF leak and relieve spinal headaches.