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Depth of insertion of a lumbar puncture needle
  1. F Craiga,
  2. J Stroobanta,
  3. A Winrowb,
  4. H Daviesc
  1. aChildren’s Hospital, Lewisham, bKingston General Hospital, cCentral Middlesex Hospital, London
  1. Dr H Davies, Department of Paediatrics, Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, London NW10 7NS.

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 × height of child (cm).

  • lumbar puncture
  • depth of insertion

https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.77.5.450

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