Lumbar Puncture
Self-assessment questions
Question 1The imaginary line connecting
the posterior superior iliac crests crosses what spinal interspace?
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L1-L2
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L2-L3
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L3-L4
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L4-L5
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L5-S1
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Question 2Which of the following
patients does not need a CT-scan prior to lumbar puncture?
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A well patient with
new onset right arm weakness | |
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A known cancer patient
with headache and new onset right arm weakness | |
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An acute trauma
patient with headache and bilateral leg weakness | |
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A twelve year old boy
with normal exam but fever and nuchal rigidity |
Question 3If bony resistance is
encountered while performing a lumbar puncture, bring the spinal needle
back to the skin and direct it more towards the:
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Right | |
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Feet
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Parallel plane of the back
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Head
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