A Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a diagnostic procedure test of the spine (csf). It shows collects spinal fluid to test for infection, bleeding or inflammation. No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Collects spinal fluid to test for infection, bleeding or inflammation.
Suspected meningitis, unexplained headache with fever.
Follow the centre's instructions; most need no special preparation.
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
20 to 30 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Diagnostic procedure
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a lumbar puncture show?
Collects spinal fluid to test for infection, bleeding or inflammation.
Why is a lumbar puncture done?
Suspected meningitis, unexplained headache with fever.
How do I prepare for a lumbar puncture?
Follow the centre's instructions; most need no special preparation.
Does a lumbar puncture use radiation?
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
How long does a lumbar puncture take?
20 to 30 minutes
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) किन गरिन्छ?
Suspected meningitis, unexplained headache with fever.
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Follow the centre's instructions; most need no special preparation.
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
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