lumbar puncture
Cerebrospinal fluid extraction
A lumbar puncture is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower spine to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid or inject medication.
The procedure is used to diagnose conditions like meningitis, multiple sclerosis, and certain cancers, or to administer spinal anesthesia.
Also called a spinal tap.
Cerebrospinal fluid sampling procedure
- sterile fieldUncontaminated surgical workspace
- local anesthesiaTargeted sensation elimination
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- fetal positionCurled, knees drawn up
sitting position · manometer · stylet · draping · image-guided
Membrane inflammation around brain
- encephalitisInflammatory brain condition
- multiple sclerosisAutoimmune demyelinating neurological disease
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
Pain after fluid leaks out
- back painPosterior torso discomfort
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- nerve injuryHarm to neural tissue
Interlocking bones of spine
- spinal cordBrain's extension through vertebrae
- nerve rootsSpinal cord branch points
- midlineCentral dividing axis
Concentrations of amino-acid chains
- glucose levelsConcentration of sugar in blood
- cell countEnumeration of biological units
- white blood cellsPathogen-fighting components of plasma
- red blood cellsOxygen-transporting components of circulation
cloudy appearance · cytology · culture · fluid drainage · meninges · arachnoid · dura mater · spinal canal
Injection blocking lower-body sensation
- pressure reliefReducing accumulated stress
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
spinal tap
Cerebrospinal fluid sampling procedure
- sterile fieldUncontaminated surgical workspace
- local anesthesiaTargeted sensation elimination
- positioningArranging in specific locations
fetal position · sitting position · manometer · stylet · draping · image-guided
meningitis
Membrane inflammation around brain
- encephalitisInflammatory brain condition
- multiple sclerosisAutoimmune demyelinating neurological disease
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
spinal headache
Pain after fluid leaks out
- back painPosterior torso discomfort
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
nerve injury · hematoma · headache · bed rest · soreness · bruising
vertebrae
Interlocking bones of spine
- spinal cordBrain's extension through vertebrae
- nerve rootsSpinal cord branch points
- midlineCentral dividing axis
protein levels
Concentrations of amino-acid chains
- glucose levelsConcentration of sugar in blood
- cell countEnumeration of biological units
- white blood cellsPathogen-fighting components of plasma
cloudy appearance · red blood cells · cytology · culture · fluid drainage · meninges · arachnoid · dura mater · spinal canal
spinal anesthesia
Injection blocking lower-body sensation
- pressure reliefReducing accumulated stress
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
- medical caresurgery, examination, injection, prescription, medication
- medical testsblood test, blood tests, CT scan, X-ray, urine tests
- medical examsphysical exam, annual physical, annual checkup, checkup, wellness visit
- medical trainingmedical residency, medical schools, internal medicine, CPR, anatomical model
- clinical skillsauscultation, palpation, percussion, physical exam, patient assessment
- lumbar spineL1, L5
lumbar punctureMRI
Magnetic body imaging
CT scan · neuroimaging · EEG · physical examination · neurological exam
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