The Bloody CSF Tap – Pearls and Pitfalls
What do you do with the CSF sample with blood in suspected subarachnoid hemorrhage or meningitis? This post looks at the evidence behind those pesky RBCs.
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Unlocking Common ED Procedures – The Impossible Space: Lumbar Punctures
emDocs is proud to introduce a new series focused on emergency medicine procedures! This series will provide key information on procedural steps, indications, contraindications, pearls, and pitfalls, as well as a downloadable procedure card. Today, the lumbar puncture.
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Quality Corner – Head Trauma and Anticoagulation; Postdural Puncture Headache
Welcome back to Quality Corner, a series that evaluates tough cases with potential areas for improvement. This month’s Quality Corner covers a case involving head trauma and anticoagulation, followed by a case of postdural puncture headache.
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Lumbar Puncture and the Anticoagulated Patient
When can you perform a needed lumbar puncture in the patient who is anticoagulated? This post details the evidence behind LP in these patients and the potential risks.
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Myths in EM: Is Head CT Needed Before LP in all Adults with Suspected Bacterial Meningitis?
When is a head CT needed before LP in patients with suspected meningitis? This post looks at the literature surrounding this topic and more.
Ultrasound for Lumbar Puncture: how to maximize first-pass success in patients with large body habitus
Locate the best site for needle insertion, demonstrate the appropriate angle of insertion, and measure the distance to reach the subarachnoid space.