An X-ray-guided spinal tap procedure fails more than half of the time in young infants and should be used sparingly, if at all, for those patients, according to a new study. An X-ray-guided spinal tap ...

A lumbar puncture is sometimes called a “spinal tap.” It’s a medical procedure that can involve collecting a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is the fluid that surrounds your spinal cord and ...

Using atraumatic needles for lumbar punctures is just as effective and results in a significant decrease in complications such as headaches and also more than a 50 percent reduction in patient ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An X-ray-guided spinal tap -- a procedure in which a small needle is inserted into the patient's lower spine to retrieve cerebrospinal fluid -- carries higher risks for ...

A lumbar puncture (LP), which is also called a spinal tap, is a common neurological test that's done to examine the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)—the protective fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal ...

Hamilton, ON (December 6, 2017) - The type of needle used during a lumbar puncture makes a significant difference in the subsequent occurrence of headache, nerve irritation and hearing disturbance in ...