Lumbar Puncture WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Lumbar Puncture
Commonly known as a spinal tap, a lumbar puncture is a procedure that is performed to collect and analyze cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounding the brain and spinal cord.1 These samples are studied for several things, including color, blood cell counts and protein.1 A lumbar puncture is performed for many reasons, including diagnosing certain diseases and infections of the spinal cord and brain.2
Fast Facts:
- The procedure may be performed in a doctor's office, emergency room, or bedside in the hospital.1
- There are no dietary or fluid restrictions that need to be followed before the test.3
- Approximately 10 to 20% of patients will develop a spinal headache as a result of this procedure.3
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Latest Headlines on Lumbar Puncture
What is Lumbar Puncture
- MedicineNet: Definition of LP (Lumbar Puncture)
- National Cancer Institute: Definition of Lumbar Puncture
- Merriam-Webster: Lumbar Puncture
- WordWeb Online: Lumbar Puncture Definition
Uses for Lumbar Puncture
- Mayo Clinic: Lumbar Puncture: Why is it Performed?
- WebMD: Understanding Meningitis - Detection & Treatment
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Epilepsy: Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- About.com: Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Risks and Complications of Lumbar Puncture
- University of Southern California Neurological Surgery: Risks and Complications - Lumbar Puncture
- BecomeHealthyNow.com: What the Risks Are
- Healthwise (via BCHealthGuide): Lumbar Puncture Risks
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards on Lumbar Puncture
- Blogspot: In His Hands
- Daily Strength: Back Pain Support: Lumbar Puncture
- eHealthForum: Back Pain Forum: Lumbar Puncture
- YouTube - Lumbar Puncture
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Lumbar Puncture
- JAMA: Lumbar Puncture Journal Articles
- Google Scholar: Articles About Lumbar Puncture
- PubMed Central: Listing of Lumbar Puncture Articles
Clinical Trials on Lumbar Puncture
- CenterWatch: Lumbar Puncture Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials for Lumbar Puncture
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Healthwise (via WebMD): Lumbar Puncture
- ↑ Healthwise (via WebMD)": Lumbar Puncture
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cleveland Clinic: Lumbar Puncture
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- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Leanne
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Lumber puncture, Lumber punctures, Lumbar Punctures, LPs, Spinal Tap, Spinal Taps
- Last update: Sep. 30, 2009
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