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What area of the body a spinal tap is done?
A spinal tap is usually done very low in the lumbar region - just above the tailbone.
A lumbar tap removes what kind of fluid?
A lumbar tap, also known as a lumbar puncture, removes cerebrospinal fluid from the spinal canal.
What is the difference in a lumbar puncture and a spinal tap?
It's the same. Two terms used for one procedure. Or we may say that lumbar puncture is a spinal tap that is done in lumbar area, while spinal tap can also be performed right below the occipital bone (called suboccipital puncture). All in all it's a procedure to obtain the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
Where do you do a lumbar puncture?
A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is typically performed in a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office. It is done in a sterile procedure room by a healthcare provider such as a doctor or nurse.
Procedure formed where cerebrospinal fluid can be withdrawn without damage to the spinal cord?
a spinal tap, or lumbar puncture
What is the medical term meaning spinal tap?
A "spinal tap" is also known as a "lumbar puncture".Lumbar puncture
Is spinal fluid extracted from the lumbar vertebrae for spinal tap?
Yes, that's right.
Where is cerebrospinal fluid measured?
A spinal tap is generally done between the first and second or second and thrid lumbar vertebrae. A needle is inserted using a local anesthetic, the spinal fluid prssure is measured. A small amount of fluid is removed and examined for blood, bacteria, protein, etc. Cultures are usually also done to check for infection.
What is the tool that removes cerebral spinal fluid?
spinal tap ....also known as lumbar puncture
What procedure withdraws cerebrospinal fluid without damage to the spinal cord?
Lumbar spinal tap
Where in the vertical column is a lumbar puncture generally done?
I think you mean level of the vertebral column is a lumbar puncture generally performed?
What is involved during the medical procedure lumbar puncture?
A lumbar puncture is a common medical procedure in which a spinal needle is introduced into the epidural space with the objective of drawing a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid for analysis. It can also be done to inject medications and sometimes iodinated contrast media.
