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What is the cpt code for lumbar puncture to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for analyses?
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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.
What is cerebrospinal fluid analysis?
The procedure to remove cerebrospinal fluid is called a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, because the area of the spinal column used to obtain the sample is in the lumbar spine, or lower section of the back.
What does No fluid in spinal cord during lumbar puncture indicate?
I doubt there would be NO fluid in the spinal cord, but very often physicians cannot tap the spinal cord to obtain fluid, sometimes, they just cannot get in. In cases like this, they will often send the person to radiology for a CT assisted lumbar puncture There is a condition called dry tap, that is when no fluid drained out while lumbar puncture is performed. Fluid thickening due to inflammatory process (called arachnoiditis) may be one of its causes (because it thickens, it cannot pass the syringe)
A sternal puncture is often employed to obtain a sample of?
yellow bone marrow
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.
Where can I find more information on lumbar spinal stenosis ?
The first and easiest place to obtain information on lumbar spinal stenosis is your doctor. They will be able to diagnose you, discuss with you treatment options and prognosis, and be a source of support and comfort. You can also find information online.
Why is it necessary to obtain the smallest possible size of the sample?
The smaller the sample, the fewer the resources required: in terms of time, cost of data collection, preparation, input and analyses.
What is the difference between the cervical vertebrae and thoracic vertebrae and lumbar vertebrae?
The Cervical vertebrae obtain: - Bifid (meaning double) spinous processes - Foramina transversarium for passage of nerves and vessels - The body is a more oval shape - Do not articuate with the ribs The Thoracic vertebrae obtain: - Spinous process (singular) - No foramina transversarium - The body is a small semi-circular shape - Articulate with the ribs -Have demifacets for articulation with the ribs The Lumbar vertebrae obtain: - Spinous process (singular) - No transverse processes - The body is a large circular shape - Does not articulate with the ribs - Demonstrates a "Scotty Dog" when positioned for a left/right anterior/posterior oblique radiograph.
What is mean by obtain in math?
In mathematics, the term "obtain" refers to the process of acquiring, finding, or determining a particular value, result, solution, or answer through calculations or procedures. When a mathematician is asked to obtain a certain quantity or outcome, it typically involves performing mathematical operations, manipulations, or analyses to arrive at the desired information. The act of obtaining in math implies successfully deriving a specific solution or obtaining a particular value that satisfies the given conditions or criteria of a mathematical problem or equation.
Procedure used to obtain a sample of bone marrow for study?
This procedure is known as a bone marrow biopsy - A needle puncture to obtain a sample of bone marrow, usually from the ilium, for study; used to diagnose, stage, and monitor disease and condition of the blood cells
When in the course of a medical checkup is phlebotomy used?
Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. This is usually done after a routine check-up once a year, or when symptoms indicate an illness that must be confirmed by a blood test diagnosis.
While conducting an experiment you accidentally record the wrong value of a measurement what should you do?
If you can get the correct value then amend the record. But it may be too late for that - you may not be able "to go back in time" to obtain the correct value. In that case, make a note of the faulty data point and either exclude it from analyses. If the data are multivariate you may be able to estimate the "true" value but will have to give up a degree of freedom in any statistical analyses.
