Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) for CSF analysis in Noida. Meningitis, subarachnoid haemorrhage, MS, normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis. Team Sushrut, Medanta Hospital.
Dr Manish Vaish
Director & HOD – Neurosciences
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Overview
Symptoms
Title
Indication
suspected meningitis, subarachnoid haemorrhage (CT negative), MS evaluation, Guillain-Barré, NPH assessment, intrathecal drug administration
Treatments
Title
Diagnostic LP
CSF pressure measurement, cell count, protein, glucose, culture, PCR, cytology, oligoclonal bands
Title
Therapeutic LP
removal of CSF for raised intracranial pressure management (idiopathic intracranial hypertension)
Title
Post-LP management
flat bed rest 1–2 hours, adequate hydration to reduce post-dural puncture headache risk
