Pediatric Lumbar Puncture and Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
Pediatric Lumbar Puncture and Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
CSF is an important body fluid, which can become infected and lead to significant morbidity and even death. Physicians are frequently called upon to perform an LP in children to rule out serious and even potentially life-threatening conditions. A successful procedure is enhanced by a thorough understanding of anatomy, the proper technique for performing LP, and normal CSF composition and alterations that occur with a variety of disease states.
Conclusions
CSF is an important body fluid, which can become infected and lead to significant morbidity and even death. Physicians are frequently called upon to perform an LP in children to rule out serious and even potentially life-threatening conditions. A successful procedure is enhanced by a thorough understanding of anatomy, the proper technique for performing LP, and normal CSF composition and alterations that occur with a variety of disease states.
