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    How To Do Lumbar Puncture
    • How To Do Lumbar Puncture
      • Indications
      • Contraindications
      • Complications
      • Equipment
      • Additional Considerations
        • References
      • Relevant Anatomy
      • Positioning
      • Step-by-Step Description of Procedure
        • Identify and prepare the site
        • Insert the spinal needle
        • Measure CSF pressure
        • Collect CSF
        • Conclude the procedure
      • Aftercare
      • Warnings and Common Errors
      • Tricks and Tips
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