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Lumbar puncture procedure// 3D Animation

A lumbar puncture (also known as a spinal tap) is a medical procedure used to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Here's a concise breakdown:

Purpose////

Diagnose conditions like:
Meningitis
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Multiple sclerosis
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Measure CSF pressure
Administer medications (e.g., chemotherapy, anesthesia)


Procedure//////

Position: Patient lies in a lateral decubitus position (fetal position) or sits leaning forward.
Site: Usually between L3–L4 or L4–L5 vertebrae (below the spinal cord to avoid injury).

Steps:///////

1. The area is cleaned and sterilized.
2. Local anesthesia is applied.
3. A needle is inserted into the subarachnoid space.
4. CSF is collected, pressure may be measured.
5. The needle is removed, and the site is dressed.

Contraindications///

Increased intracranial pressure (risk of brain herniation)
Local infection at puncture site
Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders

Complications/////
Bleeding or infection (rare)
Herniation (if done inappropriately with raised ICP)

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