Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)

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  1. Robert W. Kirchoff, M.D., M.S.

    Robert W. Kirchoff, M.D., M.S.

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

    Paracentesis, Lumbar puncture, Alcohol use disorder, Opioid dependence, COPD, Pneumonia, Drug addiction, Nicotine depen...dence, Infection

  2. Dani R. Klima, D.O.

    Dani R. Klima, D.O.

    1. Pediatric Hospitalist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Lumbar puncture

  3. Molly G. Knox, M.D.

    Molly G. Knox, M.D.

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

    Botox injection, Nerve block, Lumbar puncture, Trigger point injection, Seizure , Autoimmune disease, Encephalitis, Gui...llain Barre syndrome, Neuromuscular disorder, Cerebrovascular disease, Autoimmune encephalitis

  4. Nick A. Koontz, M.D.

    Nick A. Koontz, M.D.

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

    Cisternogram, X-ray, MRI, CT scan, Lumbar puncture, Imaging procedure, Myelogram, Epidural blood patch, Lumbar discogra...phy, CT brain perfusion, CT angiogram, Brain MRI , Epidural fibrin glue patch, CT-guided aspiration, Epidural steroid injection, CT-guided biopsy, MR myelogram, Brain CT scan, Fluoroscopy-guided biopsy, Biopsy, MRI of cochlear implant, Neck pain, Trigeminal neuralgia, CSF leak, CSF-venous fistula

  5. Emily R. Levy, M.D.

    Emily R. Levy, M.D.

    1. Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist
    2. Pediatric Critical Care Specialist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Chest tube placement, Lumbar puncture, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Central venous catheterization, Arterial li...ne placement, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Respiratory failure, Fungal infection, Bloodstream infection, Cardiogenic shock, Cardiovascular device-associated infection

  6. Benjamin J. Ludwig, M.D.

    Benjamin J. Ludwig, M.D.

    1. Neuroradiologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Lumbar puncture, Myelogram, Intrathecal chemotherapy, Ultrasound-guided biopsy

  7. Keir MacKay, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.

    Keir MacKay, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.

    1. Internist
    2. Hospitalist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Mechanical ventilation, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Lumbar puncture, Central venous catheterization, Arterial line pla...cement, Diabetes, Heart failure, Asthma, COPD, Pneumonia, Anemia

  8. Dania G. Malik, M.D.

    Dania G. Malik, M.D.

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

    Lumbar puncture

  9. Wayne A. Martini, Jr., M.D.

    Wayne A. Martini, Jr., M.D.

    1. Emergency Medicine Physician
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Catheter removal, Wound care, Central venous catheter removal, Suture removal, Peripheral nerve block, Incision care, T...rauma care, Stress echocardiogram, Lumbar puncture, Joint injection, Incentive spirometry, Nail removal, Arthrocentesis, Gastric feeding tube replacement, Trigger point injection, Ultrasound-guided injection, CPR, Cast application, Cast removal, Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injection, Electrocardiogram, Central venous catheterization, Abdominal aorta ultrasound, Bloodborne pathogen exposure treatment, Fracture treatment, Catheter insertion

  10. Nick G. Matthees, M.D.

    Nick G. Matthees, M.D.

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

    MRI, CT scan, Lumbar puncture, Myelogram, CT angiogram, Brain MRI , CT-guided biopsy, Brain CT scan, CSF leak

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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. Medical review (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Jan. 31, 2022.

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