LUMBAR PUNCTURE
LUMBAR PUNCTURE INTRODUCTION It is the instrument which is inserted in the L4 and L5 (between these vertebrae) below the level of spinal cord to drain CSF or to give any medication. DEFINITION Here there is the insertion of fine needle in between the lumbar vertebrates to drain and lower the CSF pressure or inject any drug. PURPOSE Ø It is used to decrease the volume of the CSF present in lumbar spine Ø It is used for inserting any medication Ø It decreases the brains supportive cushion Ø Of subarachanoid haemorrhage Ø Used for assessment of CSF analysis Ø In Rx of meningitis INDICATIONS OF LUMBAR PUNCTURE ...