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It's called a "dry tap." The needle was either inserted incorrectly, or the patient was VERY sick.
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What part of the brain absorbs cerebral spinal fluid?
It is reabsorbed through arachnoid granulations and goes into the venous sinus system.
What are examples of fluids?
A fluid is a substance which can flow, so some examples of fluids would be coffee, tap water, and steam.
Name a simple machine that starts with t?
a simple machine that starts with t is a tap, such as a water tap. the lever which you use to open and close the tap is what makes it a simple mahcine.
What is focal stenosis?
Focal spinal stenosis is a condition that happens with the aging of the human body. It is the progressive narrowing of the spinal canal which can lead to disc herniation and degenerative diseases.
What happens to the heated fluid if it is warmer than the fluid around it?
The hated fluid and the fluid around it will go to room temperature
What is it called when fluid is drawn from the spine?
A spinal tap.
Is spinal fluid extracted from the lumbar vertebrae for spinal tap?
Yes, that's right.
What procedure withdraws cerebrospinal fluid without damage to the spinal cord?
Lumbar spinal tap
What is the tool that removes cerebral spinal fluid?
spinal tap ....also known as lumbar puncture
Where in the vertebrae is a spinal tap done?
In rare instances, such as a spinal fluid blockage in the middle of the back, a doctor may perform a spinal tap in the neck.
Why would a spinal tap confirm a N meningitidis infection?
A spinal tap would confirm a meningitis infection. Meningitis is an infection of the meninges where the spinal fluid flows through the area.
What does it mean when no fluid is drawn when a spinal tap is done?
It usually means whomever was performing the lumbar puncture or "spinal tap" missed the sub-dural space where the spinal fluid is located. It may also be that the patient was dehydrated or was leaking CSF (cerebral-spinal fluid) thus making it very difficult to obtain a sample.
What is the medical term meaning spinal tap?
A "spinal tap" is also known as a "lumbar puncture".Lumbar puncture
Procedure formed where cerebrospinal fluid can be withdrawn without damage to the spinal cord?
a spinal tap, or lumbar puncture
What is the duration of This Is Spinal Tap?
The duration of This Is Spinal Tap is 1.37 hours.
Can one have a spinal tap while on plavix?
can you have a spinal tap while on Plavix
When was This Is Spinal Tap - album - created?
This Is Spinal Tap - album - was created in 1984.
