Lumbar Puncture

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After tap, remove needle, and place a bandage over the puncture site. Instruct patient to remain lying down for 1-2 hours before getting up

*- , Complication Bleeding from puncture site post-tap Bloody spinal fluid

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Post-tap persisting headache

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Withdraw needle and perform tap at interspace either above or below Antibiotics

Do not perform tap through infected skin Use sterile technique Use pencil-tipped needle Post-procedure epidural if possible; insert blood patch by needle bevel-up anesthesia consultant

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