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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
Infection
Post-tap persisting headache
Prevention None
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" Management Local pressure
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