A lumbar puncture can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on your situation, including the anatomy of your spine, Neira says. If you have spinal arthritis or you’ve had a spine fusion, the ...

To determine the rates of traumatic lumbar puncture (LP) and overall success rates using the real-time ultrasound-guided technique when performed by a neonatal point-of-care ultrasound provider. Fig.

Post-dural puncture headaches often develop within a few days of a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). They usually go away on their own within a week or two, but if they persist, a doctor might recommend ...

Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) from ruptured intracranial aneurysms is a type of stroke that often results in death or permanent disability in most patients 1. Vasospasm occurs in approximately 70% of ...