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What procedure withdraws cerebrospinal fluid without damage to the spinal cord?
Lumbar spinal tap
Is a spinal tap illegal in America?
I can't think of anywhere that would try it, because the potential for paralysis is just too high, as is the cost of doing a spinal tap, and any court would consider a spinal tap an unnecessary intrusion. Any drug they need to pull a spinal tap to test for is one they're not going to be real proactive about prosecuting.
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.
Procedure formed where cerebrospinal fluid can be withdrawn without damage to the spinal cord?
a spinal tap, or lumbar puncture
What is a spinal tap?
A medical procedure wherein a needle is inserted into the back to withdraw some spinal fluid usually to test for infection or tumor or high pressure. Often done when suspicious of meningitis in a patient with stiff neck and fever.
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 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.
Is a spinal tap illegal in Virginia?
No, a spinal tap (or lumbar puncture) is not illegal in Virginia. It is a medical procedure performed by healthcare professionals for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes with the patient's consent. It is commonly used to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing or to administer medications.
What is the Difference between epidural and spinal tap?
An epidural and a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) are both procedures involving the spine but serve different purposes. An epidural involves injecting anesthetic medication into the epidural space to provide pain relief during labor or surgery, while a spinal tap involves inserting a needle into the subarachnoid space to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes. The epidural is typically administered in the lower back, while the spinal tap is performed in a similar area but targets a different spinal layer. Additionally, an epidural can be a continuous infusion, whereas a spinal tap is usually a single-event procedure.
Who directed this is spinal tap?
Rob Reiner directed This Is A Spinal Tap. It was released in march 1984.
