Abstract
We compared the incidence of post-lumbar puncture headache and of red blood cells in the first CSF sample (traumatic tap) in 35 inpatients punctured with a standard 20 G Yale needle and in 26 patients punctured with Sprotte's 'atraumatic' needle. No significant difference was found between the two groups in incidence of headache or in frequency of traumatic taps.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 296-297 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Cephalalgia |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- atraumatic needle
- post-lumbar puncture headache
- traumatic tap
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology