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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.
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Why an epidural is likely to exert effects on nerves with slower and prolonged action than a spinal tap?
Essentially, when a spinal tap is given, a needle is inserted into the spinal canal in the lumbar area, medicine (or an anesthetic) is inserted directly into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Numbness is usually immediate. However, in an epidural, a hollow needle and a catheder are inserted into space between the spinal column and the outer membrane of the spinal cord (EPIDURAL space). Hence the name "epidural".
What is the meaning of a 'blood patch'?
I presume you mean an epidural blood patch. If so: An epidural blood patch is a surgical procedure which uses a person's own (replanted) blood to close any holes in the dura mater (tough outer layer) of the spinal cord. It can be used to relieve headaches caused by a spinal tap.
What is the connection between Spinal Tap and Cleveland Ohio?
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What is the medical term meaning spinal tap?
A "spinal tap" is also known as a "lumbar puncture".Lumbar puncture
What is the duration of This Is Spinal Tap?
The duration of This Is Spinal Tap is 1.37 hours.
What is the difference between tap water and soda water?
you can tap tap
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.
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.
Who directed this is spinal tap?
Rob Reiner directed This Is A Spinal Tap. It was released in march 1984.
What layers does a spinal tap go through?
1. Skin, 2 Subcutaneous fat, 3 Interspinous ligament, 4 Ligamentum flavum, 5 Epidural space, 6 Dura mater to arrive at the subarachnoid space.
