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A spinal tap is usually done very low in the lumbar region - just above the tailbone.
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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 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 is the duration of This Is Spinal Tap?
The duration of This Is Spinal Tap is 1.37 hours.
When was This Is Spinal Tap created?
This Is Spinal Tap was created on 1984-03-02.
When was This Is Spinal Tap - album - created?
This Is Spinal Tap - album - was created in 1984.
Can one have a spinal tap while on plavix?
can you have a spinal tap while on Plavix
Who directed this is spinal tap?
Rob Reiner directed This Is A Spinal Tap. It was released in march 1984.
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.
Is spinal tap a horror movie?
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) is a musical "mocumentary," directed and narrated by Rob Reiner.
What type of movie is spinal tap?
According to Internet Movie Databse, This is Spinal Tap(1984) is classified as a musical comedy.
How do you test for menengitous?
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