Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)

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  1. Misha L. Pless

    Misha L. Pless

    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Lumbar puncture, Pituitary tumor, Multiple sclerosis, Optic neuritis, Migraine with aura, Myasthenia gravis, Giant cell... arteritis, Hemifacial spasm, Visual loss, Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease, Skull base tumor, Nystagmus, Double vision, Ischemic optic neuropathy, Blepharospasm, Visual impairment

  2. Tanya J. Rath

    Tanya J. Rath

    1. Radiologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Lumbar puncture, MRI, CT scan, CT-guided aspiration, CT-guided biopsy, Myelogram

  3. Michael W. Ruff, M.D.

    Michael W. Ruff, M.D.

    1. Oncologist
    2. Neurologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Chemotherapy, Lumbar puncture, Meningioma, Glioma, Brain tumor, Spinal cord tumor, Glioblastoma

  4. Peter J. Schoettler, M.D.

    Peter J. Schoettler, M.D.

    1. Pediatric Hematologist / Oncologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Chemotherapy, Lumbar puncture, Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration, Neuroblastoma, Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Wilms' tumor, E...wing sarcoma, Pleuropulmonary blastoma, Anaplastic kidney sarcoma, DICER1 syndrome

  5. Umesh M. Sharma

    Umesh M. Sharma

    1. Internist
    2. Hospitalist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Lumbar puncture, Paracentesis, Arthrocentesis

  6. Vincent M. Timpone, M.D.

    Vincent M. Timpone, M.D.

    1. Radiologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Lumbar puncture, CT-guided aspiration, CT-guided biopsy, Myelogram

  7. Brittane T. Valles, M.D.

    Brittane T. Valles, M.D.

    1. Internist
    2. Hospitalist
    Areas of focus:

    Electrocardiogram, Lumbar puncture, Paracentesis, Arthrocentesis, Suturing, Nasogastric tube insertion

  8. Lindsay L. Warner

    Lindsay L. Warner

    1. Anesthesiologist
    2. Pediatric Anesthesiologist
    Areas of focus:

    Lumbar puncture, Central venous catheterization, Pain management, Epidural blood patch, Intravenous sedation, Spinal an...esthesia, Epidural, Arterial line placement, Pain relief, Anesthesia administration

  9. Kirk M. Welker, M.D.

    Kirk M. Welker, M.D.

    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Lumbar puncture, MRI, CT scan, Myelogram

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  2. CSF analysis. Lab Tests Online. https://www.testing.com/tests/cerebrospinal-fluid-csf-testing/. Accessed Jan. 9, 2022.
  3. Johnson KS, et al. Lumbar puncture: Technique, indications, contraindications, and complications in adults. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 9, 2022.
  4. Fowler GC, et al., eds. Lumbar puncture. In: Pfenninger and Fowler's Procedures for Primary Care. 4th ed. Elsevier; 2020. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Jan. 9, 2022.
  5. Fastle RK, et al. Lumbar puncture: Indications, contraindications, technique and complications in children. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 9, 2022.
  6. Graff-Radford J (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Jan. 31, 2022.

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