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H Davies - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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depth of insertion of a Lumbar Puncture Needle
Archives of Disease in Childhood, 1997Co-Authors: Finella Craig, J Stroobant, A Winrow, H DaviesAbstract:The depth of Lumbar Puncture Needle insertion was recorded in 107 children. Height provided the best guide to the minimum and maximum depths of insertion. Mean depth of insertion (cm) = 0.03 x height of child (cm).
Neil Shuey - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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indication to use a non pencil point Lumbar Puncture Needle
Practical Neurology, 2019Co-Authors: P Gates, Peter Mcneill, Neil ShueyAbstract:In their article in the BMJ , Rochwerg and colleagues recommend using an atraumatic pencil-point Lumbar Puncture (LP) Needle.1 We would point out one potential exception to this recommendation: idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Resolution of IIH has been noted after single2 3 or multiple LPs.4 The mechanism has never been clearly understood. We have reported elsewhere our experience that inducing a postdural Puncture cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak sometimes leads to immediate and sustained resolution of IIH.5–8 Although the references cited refer to observational studies and case reports, in the great majority of individuals IIH does not normally remit in the short term without weight loss, medical or surgical intervention. This dramatic change in the natural history with an LP-induced CSF leak suggests that the observations are valid. In our experience over the last 5 years, this approach has resulted in avoiding long-term use of acetazolamide and CSF shunts in patients with IIH. Based on these observations, we have developed a recommended technique to maximise the chances of sustaining a lowering of the CSF pressure. This is contrary to the normal …
Finella Craig - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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depth of insertion of a Lumbar Puncture Needle
Archives of Disease in Childhood, 1997Co-Authors: Finella Craig, J Stroobant, A Winrow, H DaviesAbstract:The depth of Lumbar Puncture Needle insertion was recorded in 107 children. Height provided the best guide to the minimum and maximum depths of insertion. Mean depth of insertion (cm) = 0.03 x height of child (cm).
P Gates - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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indication to use a non pencil point Lumbar Puncture Needle
Practical Neurology, 2019Co-Authors: P Gates, Peter Mcneill, Neil ShueyAbstract:In their article in the BMJ , Rochwerg and colleagues recommend using an atraumatic pencil-point Lumbar Puncture (LP) Needle.1 We would point out one potential exception to this recommendation: idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Resolution of IIH has been noted after single2 3 or multiple LPs.4 The mechanism has never been clearly understood. We have reported elsewhere our experience that inducing a postdural Puncture cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak sometimes leads to immediate and sustained resolution of IIH.5–8 Although the references cited refer to observational studies and case reports, in the great majority of individuals IIH does not normally remit in the short term without weight loss, medical or surgical intervention. This dramatic change in the natural history with an LP-induced CSF leak suggests that the observations are valid. In our experience over the last 5 years, this approach has resulted in avoiding long-term use of acetazolamide and CSF shunts in patients with IIH. Based on these observations, we have developed a recommended technique to maximise the chances of sustaining a lowering of the CSF pressure. This is contrary to the normal …
A Winrow - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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depth of insertion of a Lumbar Puncture Needle
Archives of Disease in Childhood, 1997Co-Authors: Finella Craig, J Stroobant, A Winrow, H DaviesAbstract:The depth of Lumbar Puncture Needle insertion was recorded in 107 children. Height provided the best guide to the minimum and maximum depths of insertion. Mean depth of insertion (cm) = 0.03 x height of child (cm).
