Depth of insertion of a lumbar puncture needle.

Craig, F; Stroobant, J; Winrow, A; Davies, H · Arch Dis Child · 1997

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

The depth of lumbar puncture needle insertion was recorded in 107 children. Height provided the best guide to the minimum and maximum depths of insertion. Mean depth of insertion (cm) = 0.03 x height of child (cm).

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