Introduction Cerebrospinal fluid collection by lumbar puncture (LP) is performed in the
diagnostic workup of several neurological brain diseases. Reluctance to perform the …

Importance This study assesses factors associated with the most common adverse event
following lumbar puncture. Objective To identify factors associated with the risk, onset, and …

Diagnostic lumbar puncture is a key procedure in neurology; however, it is commonly
complicated by post-lumbar puncture headache. Atraumatic needle systems can …

Headache is the most common complication after lumbar puncture. This narrative review
explores the literature to determine strategies for preventing headache and provide …

Background and purpose Lumbar puncture (LP) is a key diagnostic procedure in medicine.
Post lumbar puncture headache (PLPHA) is a well recognized complication of LP. Evidence …

Lumbar puncture (LP), also known as spinal tap, is the most frequently used technique
through which the restricted compartment of the subarachnoid space is accessed to sample …

Background: Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a known complication of neuroaxial
anesthesia and may be associated with significant morbidity. As invasive treatment for …

Lumbar puncture (LP) is widely employed to evaluate infectious, neurological and metabolic
diseases in the newborn. Neonatal LP is a difficult procedure with 45–54% success rates …

Post dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a common complication of interventional neuraxial
procedures. Larger needle gauge, younger patients, low body mass index, women …

HISTORY AND CURRENT RELEVANCE As one of the earliest recognized complications of
regional anesthesia, PDPH has a long and colorful history [1]. Dr August Bier noted this …