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Why is lumbar puncture is contraindicated if patient has a brain abscess?
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Which fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture?
Cerebrospinal fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture.
How long does it take to have a lumbar puncture?
A lumbar puncture takes about 30 minutes.
Can you be put to sleep to have a lumbar puncture?
Yes, you can be sedated or given local anesthesia to help you stay still and calm during a lumbar puncture procedure. However, general anesthesia is typically not used as it is not necessary for this procedure. It is usually done with the patient awake and alert.
Procedure formed where cerebrospinal fluid can be withdrawn without damage to the spinal cord?
a spinal tap, or lumbar puncture
Where in the vertical column is a lumbar puncture generally done?
I think you mean level of the vertebral column is a lumbar puncture generally performed?
A 14-year-old boy has just been admitted with symptoms of meningitis nuchal rigidity fever vomiting and lethargy The nurse knows to expect to prepare for the following test?
Prepare for lumbar puncture
What type of aftercare is needed after a lumbar puncture?
Patients must avoid sitting or standing and remain lying down for as long as six hours after the lumbar puncture. They should also drink plenty of fluid to help prevent lumbar puncture headache
What does a Lumbar Puncture diagnose?
Menningitis,for one.
Do you force fluids after lumbar puncture?
Yes
What test should not be conducted on a patient with plague?
A patient with plague should not undergo a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) unless absolutely necessary. This is because the procedure could introduce bacteria into the central nervous system, leading to severe complications, especially if the patient has a risk of septicemia or if the infection has spread. Additionally, a lumbar puncture may not provide useful information in the context of plague, where clinical diagnosis and other laboratory tests are typically sufficient.
Where do you do a lumbar puncture?
A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is typically performed in a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office. It is done in a sterile procedure room by a healthcare provider such as a doctor or nurse.
