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Author: Nick Pettit, OMS 2Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Proper Lumbar Puncture (LP) technique is critical for both obtaining a pure CSF sample as well as minimizing patient discomfort and post LP side effects. Herein, a summary of the proper technique will be described. Technique Performed either lateral recumbent or upright Use proper […]

Photo: Wikimedia Commons Originally Published: Common Sense, Jan/Feb 2012 Original Authors: Samantha Wood, MD; Michael Allison, MD; Adam Brenner, MD; Michael Scott, MD; Daniel Boutsikaris, MD; Chris Doty, MD FAAEM; and Michael Bond, MD FAAEM Headache is a common symptom encountered in the emergency department (ED), representing about 2% of all presenting complaints.(1) Subarachnoid hemorrhage […]