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Fentem R, Nagendran A, Marioni-Henry K, Madden M, Phillipps S, Cooper C, Gonçalves R. Complications associated with cerebrospinal fluid collection in dogs. Vet Rec 2023; 193:e2787. [PMID: 36906911 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.2787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to identify complications associated with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection in dogs. METHODS This was a prospective, observational multicentre study using data collected from 102 dogs undergoing CSF collection for the investigation of neurological disease. CSF was collected from the cerebellomedullary cistern (CMC), lumbar subarachnoid space (LSAS) or both sites. Pre-, intra- and postprocedural data were collected. Descriptive statistics were performed to outline complications associated with CSF collection. RESULTS CSF sampling was attempted on 108 occasions, and CSF was acquired on 100 occasions (92.6%). Collection from the CMC was more likely to be successful than that from the LSAS. No dogs exhibited neurologic deterioration following CSF collection. There was no significant difference between pre- and post-CSF collection short-form Glasgow composite measure pain scores in ambulatory dogs (p = 0.13). LIMITATIONS The scarcity of complications limited the ability to quantify the incidence of some potential complications reported elsewhere. CONCLUSIONS Our results may be used to inform clinicians and owners that CSF sampling is associated with a low frequency of complications when performed by trained personnel.
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- Rory Fentem
- Small Animal Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK
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- Small Animal Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK
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- Hospital for Small Animals, Royal (Dick) School for Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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- Small Animal Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK
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- Small Animal Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK
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- Small Animal Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK
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Albert OK, Friedmann K, Jaeger R, Berry-Kravis E. Low Risk Profile of Long-Term Repeated Lumbar Puncture for Intrathecal Delivery of 2-Hydroxypropyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin in Patients With Niemann-Pick Type C. Pediatr Neurol 2023; 144:99-103. [PMID: 37201244 DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2023.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intrathecal delivery of 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (VTS-270, adrabetadex) by lumbar puncture (LP) has been performed on a biweekly schedule for over nine years for the treatment of Niemann-Pick type C1 (NPC1) at Rush University Medical Center. METHODS Over this time 59 patients with NPC1 have been treated with 2935 infusions, performed with either a 22-G 3-inch Whitacre or a 22-G 2-inch Gertie Marx atraumatic needles, with or without general anesthesia. Adverse events potentially related to the LP infusion were collected from records for all patients treated for NPC. The NPC1 cohort ranged in age from one to 31 years at the initiation of treatment. RESULTS Of the 59 patients treated 33 (55.9%) had no adverse events ever after an LP and 26 (44.1%) had adverse effects at some time. Of the 2935 LPs, adverse events occurred after 3.3% of LPs. Adverse events most observed were headache (1.2% of LPs), nausea (0.3%), vomiting (1.0%), and back pain (1.3%). CONCLUSIONS This study shows that frequent repeated LPs are possible for delivery of intrathecal therapy and can be accomplished with a very low rate of post-LP adverse events.
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- Orsolya K Albert
- Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois; College of Nursing, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
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Woo MS, Kessner SS, Schlemm E, Gerloff C. Atraumatic spinal needle indicates correct CSF opening pressure. Sci Rep 2022; 12:21089. [PMID: 36473905 PMCID: PMC9726855 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25455-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The accurate assessment of cerebrospinal fluid opening pressure during spinal puncture provides important medical information in diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of several neurological conditions. However, purpose-specific spinal needle choice is debated. While atraumatic needles are associated with lower incidence of post-puncture headache and re-hospitalisation, some clinicians believe that they lack in accuracy of CSF opening pressure assessment. Our primary objective was to investigate different needle types on correctly assessing CSF opening pressure. We compared typical clinically utilised traumatic (0.9 mm outer diameter) and atraumatic (0.7 mm; 0.45 mm) spinal needles with regards to the assessment of the opening pressure in an experimental spinal puncture model testing experimental and cerebrospinal fluids in predefined pressures. Our goal was to measure the time until indicated pressure levels were correctly shown. Atraumatic needles of at least 0.7 mm diameter had a similar accuracy as traumatic needles without significant differences in time-to-equilibrium. These results were independent of protein and glucose concentration and the presence of haemoglobin. This study demonstrates that atraumatic needles can be used to accurately measure CSF opening pressure. This knowledge might guide clinicians in their choice of needle and help to reduce post-puncture headaches and re-hospitalisation.
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- Marcel S Woo
- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20251, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20251, Hamburg, Germany.
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20251, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20251, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20251, Hamburg, Germany
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Maffie J, Sobieski E, Kanekar S. Imaging of Headaches due to Intracranial Pressure Disorders. Neurol Clin 2022; 40:547-562. [PMID: 35871784 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncl.2022.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Changes in intracranial pressure are a potentially serious etiology of headache. Headache secondary to changes in intracranial pressure frequently present with characteristic clinical features. Imaging plays a key role in the diagnosis and management of this category of headache. In this article, we will review the physiology, clinical presentation, and key imaging findings of major etiologies of changes in intracranial pressure resulting in headache including obstructive and nonobstructive hydrocephalous, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.
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- Jonathon Maffie
- Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA.
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- Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA
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Soo SA, Zailan FZ, Tan JY, Sandhu GK, Wong BYX, Wang BZ, Ng ASL, Chiew HJ, Ng KP, Kandiah N. Safety and Usefulness of Lumbar Puncture for the Diagnosis and Management of Young-Onset Cognitive Disorders. J Alzheimers Dis 2022; 87:479-488. [PMID: 35275537 DOI: 10.3233/jad-215453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Young-onset cognitive disorders (YOCD) often manifests with complex and atypical presentations due to underlying heterogenous pathologies. Therefore, a biomarker-based evaluation will allow for timely diagnosis and definitive management. OBJECTIVE Here, we evaluated the safety and usefulness of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sampling through lumbar puncture (LP) in YOCD patients in a tertiary clinical setting. METHODS Patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia with age of onset between 45-64 years were evaluated. Patients underwent magnetic resonance imaging and their medial temporal lobe atrophy (MTA) was rated. LP side-effects and the impact of the CSF findings on diagnosis and management were analyzed. RESULTS 142 patients (53 (37.32%) MCI, 51 (35.92%) dementia of the Alzheimer's disease [DAT] type, and 38 (26.76%) non-AD type dementia) who underwent LP between 2015 to 2021 were analyzed. Using post-LP results and MTA ratings, 74 (52.11%) patients met the AT(N) criteria for AD. 56 (39.44%) patients (28 out of 53 (50.0%) MCI, 12 out of 51 (21.43%) DAT, and 16 out of 38 (28.57%) non-AD dementia) had a change in diagnosis following LP. 13 (9.15%) patients developed side-effects post-LP (11 (84.62%) patients had headache, 1 (7.69%) patient had backache, and 1 (7.69%) patient had headache and backache). 32 (22.54%) patients had a change in management post-LP, 24 (75.0%) had medication changes, 10 (31.30%) had referrals to other specialists, and 3 (9.40%) was referred for clinical trial with disease modifying interventions. CONCLUSION LP is well-tolerated in YOCD and can bring about relevant clinical decisions with regards to the diagnosis and management of this complex clinical condition.
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- See Ann Soo
- Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore
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- Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore
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- Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore
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- Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore.,Duke NUS Medical School, Singapore.,Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine-NTU, Singapore
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- Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore.,Duke NUS Medical School, Singapore.,Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine-NTU, Singapore
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Kunugi H, Tikhonova M. Recent advances in understanding depressive disorder: Possible relevance to brain stimulation therapies. PROGRESS IN BRAIN RESEARCH 2022; 270:123-147. [PMID: 35396024 DOI: 10.1016/bs.pbr.2022.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Recent research has provided novel insights into the major depressive disorder (MDD) and identified certain biomarkers of this disease. There are four main mechanisms playing a key role in the related pathophysiology, namely (1) monoamine systems dysfunction, (2) stress response, (3) neuroinflammation, and (4) neurotrophic factors alteration. Robust evidence on the decreased homovanillic acid in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with MDD supports a rationale for therapeutic stimulation of the medial forebrain bundle activating the dopamine reward system. Both activation and suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in MDD and related conditions indicate usefulness of its evaluation for the disease subtyping. Elevated proinflammatory cytokines (specifically, interleukin-6) in CSF imply the role of neuroinflammation resulting in activation of the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway. Finally, neuroplasticity and trophic effects of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) may be related to both structural abnormalities of the brain in MDD and the underlying mechanisms of various therapies. In addition, the gut-brain interaction is pivotal, since lack of beneficial microbes confer the risk of MDD through negative effects on the dopamine system, HPA axis, and vagal nerve. All these factors may be highly relevant to treatment of MDD with contemporary brain stimulation therapies.
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- Hiroshi Kunugi
- Department of Psychiatry, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Mental Disorder Research, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Laboratory of the Experimental Models of Neurodegenerative Processes, Department of Experimental Neuroscience, Scientific Research Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine (SRINM), Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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Peterson EE, Riley BL, Windsor RB. Pediatric Intracranial Hypotension and Post-Dural Puncture Headache. Semin Pediatr Neurol 2021; 40:100927. [PMID: 34749914 DOI: 10.1016/j.spen.2021.100927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Pediatric intracranial hypotension can occur acutely following iatrogenic dural puncture for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, or chronically from cerebrospinal fluid leak. The incidence of intracranial hypotension in children is not fully known. However, many steps can be taken to reduce the risk of a child developing a post-dural puncture headache. Other causes of intracranial hypotension, such as spontaneous intracranial hypotension or CSF fistulas, are rare and with little pediatric data to guide evaluation and management. This manuscript reviews the risk factors, diagnostic evaluations, and treatments for post-dural puncture headache, as well as a limited discussion of spontaneous intracranial hypotension as it may pertain to children and adolescents.
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- Elisha E Peterson
- Division of Anesthesiology, Children's National Hospital, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pediatrics, Prisma Health, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Greenville, SC.
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Schorling DC, Pechmann A, Eckenweiler M, Müller CK, Langer T, Kirschner J. Post-dural puncture headache-a single-centre analysis in paediatric patients with and without SMA. Acta Paediatr 2021; 110:1895-1901. [PMID: 33548068 DOI: 10.1111/apa.15799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To gather epidemiologic data on post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) after diagnostic or therapeutic lumbar puncture (LP) in children and adolescents with SMA as well as in a cohort of paediatric patients without SMA. METHODS We performed a retrospective, single-centre analysis via chart review and questionnaire. Patients were identified using the German procedure classification. Respective charts and SMArtCARE documentation forms (SMA patients) were reviewed concerning documentation of headaches fulfilling criteria of the IHS-classification for PDPH of 2004. Non-SMA patients received additional questionnaires. RESULTS We identified a total of 218 LPs in 95 patients. Of those 141 were performed in 22 patients with known SMA (mean age SMA patients 9.2 years; non-SMA patients 11.4 years). Following chart review, IHS criteria for PDPH were fulfilled in 6.9% of all procedures (3.5% in SMA patients; 13.0% in non-SMA patients; p = 0.008). Data from questionnaires of non-SMA patients confirmed this result (position dependent headache within 72 h after intervention in 13.0% of procedures). CONCLUSION The prevalence of PDPH after therapeutic LPs in our cohort of SMA patients was significantly lower than after LPs in the general paediatric cohort. Data of this retrospective analysis show a similar overall prevalence of PDPH in paediatric patients as reported in bigger adult cohorts.
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- David C. Schorling
- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders Medical Center University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine University of Freiburg Germany
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- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders Medical Center University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine University of Freiburg Germany
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- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders Medical Center University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine University of Freiburg Germany
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- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders Medical Center University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine University of Freiburg Germany
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- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders Medical Center University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine University of Freiburg Germany
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- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders Medical Center University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine University of Freiburg Germany
- Department of Neuropediatrics University Hospital Bonn Germany
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Kortela E, Kanerva MJ, Puustinen J, Hurme S, Airas L, Lauhio A, Hohenthal U, Jalava-Karvinen P, Nieminen T, Finnilä T, Häggblom T, Pietikäinen A, Koivisto M, Vilhonen J, Marttila-Vaara M, Hytönen J, Oksi J. Oral Doxycycline Compared to Intravenous Ceftriaxone in the Treatment of Lyme Neuroborreliosis: A Multicenter, Equivalence, Randomized, Open-label Trial. Clin Infect Dis 2021; 72:1323-1331. [PMID: 32133487 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaa217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) is often treated with intravenous ceftriaxone even if doxycycline is suggested to be noninferior to ceftriaxone. We evaluated the efficacy of oral doxycycline in comparison to ceftriaxone in the treatment of LNB. METHODS Patients with neurological symptoms suggestive of LNB without other obvious reasons were recruited. The inclusion criteria were (1) production of Borrelia burgdorferi-specific antibodies in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or serum; (2) B. burgdorferi DNA in the CSF; or (3) an erythema migrans during the past 3 months. Participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either oral doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 4 weeks, or intravenous ceftriaxone 2 g daily for 3 weeks. The participants described their subjective condition with a visual analogue scale (VAS) from 0 to 10 (0 = normal; 10 = worst) before the treatment, and 4 and 12 months after the treatment. The primary outcome was the change in the VAS score at 12 months. RESULTS Between 14 September 2012 and 28 December 2017, 210 adults with suspected LNB were assigned to receive doxycycline (n = 104) or ceftriaxone (n = 106). The per-protocol analysis comprised 82 patients with doxycycline and 84 patients with ceftriaxone. The mean change in the VAS score was -3.9 in the doxycycline group and -3.8 in the ceftriaxone group (mean difference, 0.17 [95% confidence interval, -.59 to .92], which is within the prespecified equivalence margins of -1 to 1 units). Participants in both groups improved equally. CONCLUSIONS Oral doxycycline is equally effective as intravenous ceftriaxone in the treatment of LNB. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRATION NCT01635530 and EudraCT 2012-000313-37.
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- Elisa Kortela
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Infectious Diseases, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Infectious Diseases, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Unit of Neurology, Satakunta Central Hospital, Pori, Finland.,Department of Neurology, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Division of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Division of Clinical Neurosciences, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Satakunta Central Hospital, Pori, Finland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Clinical Microbiology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Cognat E, Koehl B, Lilamand M, Goutagny S, Belbachir A, de Charentenay L, Guiddir T, Zetlaoui P, Roos C, Paquet C. Preventing Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache. Ann Emerg Med 2021; 78:443-450. [PMID: 33966935 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2021.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Post-lumbar puncture headache is the main adverse event from lumbar puncture and occurs in 3.5% to 33% of patients, causing functional and socio-professional disability. We searched the post-lumbar puncture headache literature and, based on this review and personal expertise, identified and addressed 19 frequently asked questions regarding post-lumbar puncture headache risk factors and prevention. Among the nonmodifiable factors, older age is associated with a lower incidence of post-lumbar puncture headache, while female sex, lower body mass index, and history of headache might be associated with increased risk. The use of atraumatic, noncutting needles is the most effective intervention for post-lumbar puncture headache prevention. These needles are not more difficult to use than cutting needles. Other commonly recommended measures (eg, fluid supplementation, caffeine) appear unhelpful, and some (eg, bed rest) may worsen post-lumbar puncture headache.
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- Emmanuel Cognat
- Université de Paris, UMRS 1144, INSERM, Paris, France; Centre de Neurologie Cognitive, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, APHP.Nord, Site Lariboisière Fernand-Widal, Paris France.
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- Sickle Cell Disease Center, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, APHP.Nord, Site Robert Debré, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, UMRS 1144, INSERM, Paris, France; Centre de Neurologie Cognitive, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, APHP.Nord, Site Lariboisière Fernand-Widal, Paris France; Sickle Cell Disease Center, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, APHP.Nord, Site Robert Debré, Paris, France; Département de Gériatrie, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, APHP.Nord, Sites Bichat et Bretonneau, Paris, France
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- Service de Neurochirurgie, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, APHP.Nord, Site Beaujon, Clichy, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation, UF Douleur, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, APHP.Centre, Site Cochin, Paris, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation, UF Douleur, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, APHP.Centre, Site Cochin, Paris, France
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- Service de Pédiatrie, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, APHP.Sud, Site Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, APHP.Sud, Site Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Centre d'Urgence des Céphalées, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, APHP.Nord, Site Lariboisière Fernand-Widal, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, UMRS 1144, INSERM, Paris, France; Centre de Neurologie Cognitive, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, APHP.Nord, Site Lariboisière Fernand-Widal, Paris France
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Gottlieb M, Long B. Atraumatic Versus Conventional Needles for Lumbar Puncture. Acad Emerg Med 2021; 28:258-259. [PMID: 32569401 DOI: 10.1111/acem.14061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Michael Gottlieb
- From the Department of Emergency Medicine Rush University Medical Center Chicago IL USA
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- and the Department of Emergency Medicine Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston TX USA
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Sjulstad AS, Odeh F, Baloch FK, Berg DH, Arntzen K, Alstadhaug KB. Occurrence of postdural puncture headache-A randomized controlled trial comparing 22G Sprotte and Quincke. Brain Behav 2020; 10:e01886. [PMID: 33047511 PMCID: PMC7749614 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.1886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the incidence of postdural puncture headache (PDPH) using 22-gauge atraumatic needle (Sprotte, 22GS) compared with 22-gauge traumatic needle (Quincke, 22GQ). BACKGROUND Diagnostic lumbar puncture (dLP) is commonly complicated by PDPH. Despite evidence to support the use of 22GS, European neurologists seem to keep using 22GQ. METHODS This was a randomized, double-blind study. Adults (age: 18-60 years) scheduled for dLP were included. dLP and CSF acquisition were performed in accordance with highly standardized procedures. Patients were followed up on days 2 and 7. RESULTS In total, 172 patients were randomized and lumbar punctured, and 21 were excluded due to wrong inclusion (n = 11), needle switch (n = 7), failed dLP (n = 1), withdrawal (n = 1), and missed follow-up (n = 1). Among the remaining 151 patients (mean age: 40.7 ± 12.4 years), 77 had dLP using 22GQ and 74 using 22GS. Incidence of PDPH among patients punctured with 22GS (18%) was significantly lower (p = .004) than among patients punctured with 22GQ (39%). Relative risk was 0.45, 95% CI 0.26-0.80. Patients with PDPH had significantly lower weight (p = .035), and there was no significant difference related to age (p = .064), sex (p = .239), height (p = .857), premorbid episodic migraine (p = .829), opening pressure (p = .117), operators (p = .148), amount of CSF removed (p = .205), or number of attempts (p = .623). CONCLUSIONS The use of 22GS halves the risk of PDPH compared with 22GQ. This study provides strong support to make a change in practice where traumatic needles are still in regular use.
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- Nordland Hospital Trust, Bodø, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Nordland Hospital Trust, Bodø, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Droby A, Omer N, Gurevich T, Kestenbaum M, Mina Y, Cedarbaum JM, Aizenstein O, Giladi N, Mirelman A, Thaler A. Low cerebrospinal fluid volume and the risk for post-lumbar puncture headaches. J Neurol Sci 2020; 417:117059. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2020.117059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Ljubisavljevic S. Postdural puncture headache as a complication of lumbar puncture: clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, and treatment. Neurol Sci 2020; 41:3563-3568. [PMID: 32997283 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-020-04757-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This manuscript is a narrative review of peer-reviewed studies of postdural puncture headache (PDPH) as the most common complication of a diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar puncture (LP) and LP due to the damage of the dura mater in epidural anesthesia. METHODS Author searched articles related to the PDPH and its risk factors, pathophysiology diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and therapy. All studies according to the analyzed parameters and their relevance to the clinical practice, as well as quality of the study methods, were selected for further analysis. RESULTS The review presents the clinical and paraclinical prediction criteria for the onset, clinical features, course, and efficiency of specific therapeutic interventions which are of a particular clinical benefit for the prevention, pathogenetic treatment, and differential diagnosis of PDPH. The analysis of prediction parameters for the onset, clinical course, and associated symptoms and signs of PDPH is a contribution to the understanding of pathophysiology of intracranial hypotension, since PDPH can be considered a clinical model of intracranial hypotension. CONCLUSIONS Given that LP is a common procedure in clinical practice, it is necessary to have a comprehensive knowledge of the risk factors, pathophysiological, diagnostic, differentially diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of PDPH.
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- Srdjan Ljubisavljevic
- Department for Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nis, Nis, Serbia. .,Department for Cerebrovascular Diseases and Headache, Clinic for Neurology, Clinical Center of Nis, Blvd. Dr Zorana Djindjica 81, Nis, 18000, Serbia.
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Holland C, Edmond EC, Moore C, Tobert V, Klein JC, Turner MR. A nudge towards better lumbar puncture practice. Clin Med (Lond) 2020; 20:477-479. [PMID: 32934040 PMCID: PMC7539725 DOI: 10.7861/clinmed.2020-0201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite a body of evidence demonstrating reduced incidence of post-lumbar puncture headache associated with pencil-point (vs bevelled-edge) needles, their use remains variable in the UK. METHODS A multimodal longitudinal intervention was performed over a 12-month period at a tertiary neurology referral centre. In addition to simulation training using pencil-point needles and an electronic documentation pro forma, a change in the default needles presented in clinical environments was performed. RESULTS Prior to the intervention, pencil-point needle usage was minimal. Documentation significantly improved throughout the intervention period. Simulation training interventions only resulted in transient, moderate improvements in pencil-point needle usage. However, changing the default produced a marked increase in use that was sustained. No significant changes in operator success rate were found. CONCLUSIONS In the context of wider literature on the power of default options in driving behavioural choices, changing defaults may be an effective, inexpensive and acceptable intervention to improve lumbar puncture practice.
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- University of Oxford, Oxford, UK and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- University of Oxford, Oxford, UK and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- University of Oxford, Oxford, UK and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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Walter MC, Wenninger S, Thiele S, Stauber J, Hiebeler M, Greckl E, Stahl K, Pechmann A, Lochmüller H, Kirschner J, Schoser B. Safety and Treatment Effects of Nusinersen in Longstanding Adult 5q-SMA Type 3 - A Prospective Observational Study. J Neuromuscul Dis 2020; 6:453-465. [PMID: 31594243 PMCID: PMC6918909 DOI: 10.3233/jnd-190416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Objective: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive autosomal recessive motor neuron disease caused by loss of the SMN1 gene. Based on randomized clinical trials in children with SMA type 1 and 2, Nusinersen has been approved as the first treatment for all types of SMA, including adults with SMA type 3. Methods: We evaluated the safety and treatment effects of Nusinersen in longstanding adult 5q-SMA type 3. Patients were treated with intrathecal loading doses at day 1, 14, 28 and 63, followed by maintenance dose every four months up to 300 days. We monitored the patients within SMArtCARE, a prospective open-label outcome study for disease progression, side effects and treatment efficacy, encompassing clinical examination including MRC sum score, vital capacity in sitting position (VC, VC % pred.), ALS Functional Rating Scale (ALS-FRS), 6-Minute-Walk-Test (6MWT), Revised Upper Limb Module (RULM), and Hammersmith Functional Rating Scale (HFMSE). We also measured biomarkers in the spinal fluid (phosphorylated neurofilament heavy chain pNFH, neuron-specific enolase NSE, proteins, ß-Amyloid 1–40, ß-Amyloid 1–42, tau and phospho-tau) and creatine kinase (CK). Assessments were performed at baseline, day 63 (V4), day 180 (V5) and day 300 (V6). For statistical analysis, we compared baseline to V4, V5 and V6, using the paired sample t-test. When there were significant differences, we added cohen's d and effect size r for evaluation of clinical meaningfulness. Results: 19 patients were included, 17 of them have completed the observation period of 10 months (day 300, V6). Patients were aged 18 to 59 years with disease duration ranging from 6 to 53 years. Except for the 6MWT, the RULM and the peak cough flow, there were no relevant significant changes in all functional outcome assessments at V4, V5 or V6, compared to baseline. For the 6MWT, there was a statistically significant improvement at visit 5 and at visit 6. RULM-score increased significantly at V6, and peak cough flow at visit 5. In biomarker studies, there was a significant decline in NSE and pTAU as well as a slight increase in proteins. In safety analysis, overall, Nusinersen applications were well tolerated. Eleven patients reported adverse events that were related to the study procedures, comprising back pain in seven patients and post-lumbar-puncture headache following intrathecal administration in four patients. Post-lumbar-puncture headache was reported in three females and one male, in total eleven times of 108 punctures (10%). No serious adverse events occurred. Conclusions: This prospective observational study indicates a mild treatment effect in adults with long-standing SMA3 after 10 months of treatment with Nusinersen, which had never occurred in the natural history of the disease. In our cohort, the most significant outcome measures were the 6MWT with statistically significant changes after day 180 and day 300, RULM after day 300 and peak cough flow after day 180.
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- Maggie C Walter
- Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Department of Neurology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Department of Neurology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Department of Neurology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Department of Neurology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Department of Neurology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Department of Neurology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Department of Neurology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; and Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute; Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital; and Brain and Mind Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Neuropaediatrics, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Department of Neurology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Krehl J. Einfach und praktisch: Diagnostische Lumbalpunktion. Notf Rett Med 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10049-019-00674-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Depaulis C, Steer N, Garessus L, Chassard D, Aubrun F. Evaluation of the effectiveness and tolerance of tetracosactide in the treatment of post-dural puncture headaches (ESYBRECHE): a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials 2020; 21:55. [PMID: 31915040 PMCID: PMC6950989 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-4015-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is one of the most common complications of neuraxial anaesthesia. It limits patients’ general activity and increases the length of hospital stays and the use of care. It is particularly disabling during the postpartum period, when mothers have to take care of their child. Epidural blood patch is the standard treatment for PDPH. However, it is an invasive procedure that may result in rare but serious complications. Recent evidence has suggested that adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is effective in the management of PDPH. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of tetracosactide (Synacthen®), a synthetic analogue of ACTH, for PDPH treatment in patients who receive neuraxial anaesthesia during labour. Methods This randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-arm trial, is performed in two French university hospitals. Eligible patients are those suffering from postpartum PDPH, who are randomised to receive either 1 mg of tetracosactide intravenously over 20 min or to 0.9% saline (placebo). The primary endpoint is the rate of epidural blood patch within a 15-day follow-up period. Headache duration, pain intensity, reduction of general activity, increase in length of hospital stay, adverse events, analgesic use (type and duration) and number of blood patches per patient in each group are recorded. Discussion We expect a decrease in the use of epidural blood patch in those receiving tetracosactide, thus indicating a decrease in PDPH symptoms in these patients. This will define the therapeutic success of tetracosactide and the possibility to use this treatment as a non-invasive alternative to blood patch for PDPH treatment. Trial registration Primary Registry ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System Date of Registration 24 June 2016 Unique Protocol ID 69HCL15_0429 Secondary IDs EudraCT Number 2015–003357-17 ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT02813655 ANSM 160214A-31 Protocol version V4 28/09/2018
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- Célia Depaulis
- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Lyon, France.
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Lyon, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Lyon, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Lyon, France.,Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, HESPER EA 7425, Lyon, France
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Özütemiz C, Rykken JB. Lumbar puncture under fluoroscopy guidance: a technical review for radiologists. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 25:144-156. [PMID: 30774095 DOI: 10.5152/dir.2019.18291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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There are many differences in fluoroscopy-guided lumbar puncture (FG-LP) technique among radiologists. Even within the same institution, there are a variety of preferences among proceduralists with individual perspectives based on the literature, training, and/or experience. Our aim is to provide familiarity with various techniques involved in FG-LP and provide insight on how to improve patient outcomes. The pertinent anatomy and physiology, indications, contraindications, patient management, complications of the procedure, and procedural techniques for performing an FG-LP are reviewed in detail. Potentially controversial topics regarding FG-LP are also addressed. There are many differences in fluoroscopy-guided lumbar puncture (FG-LP) technique among radiologists (1). Even within the same institution, there are a variety of individual preferences among physicians with different perspectives based on a combination of literature familiarity, training, and personal experience. Our aim is to provide familiarity with various techniques involved in FG-LP, improve efficiency, and improve patient outcomes. We will also address possible controversial issues regarding FG-LPs using an evidence-based approach.
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- Can Özütemiz
- Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota, School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota, School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Rehn M, Chew MS, Olkkola KT, Sverrison KÖ, Yli-Hankala A, Møller MH. Clinical practice guideline on atraumatic (pencil-point) vs conventional needles for lumbar puncture: Endorsement by the Scandinavian Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2019; 63:438-439. [PMID: 30656651 DOI: 10.1111/aas.13312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The Scandinavian Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine Clinical Practice Committee endorses the BMJ Rapid Recommendation clinical practice guideline on atraumatic (pencil-point) vs conventional needles for lumbar puncture. This includes the strong recommendation for the use of atraumatic needles for lumbar puncture in all patients regardless of age or indication.
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- Marius Rehn
- Pre-Hospital Division, Air Ambulance Department; Oslo University Hospital; Oslo Norway
- The Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation; Oslo Norway
- Faculty of Health Sciences; University of Stavanger; Stavanger Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Medicine and Health; Linköping University; Linköping Sweden
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine; University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital; Helsinki Finland
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine; Landspitali University Hospital; Reykjavík Iceland
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- Department of Anaesthesia; Tampere University Hospital; Tampere Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences; University of Tampere; Tampere Finland
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- Department of Intensive Care; Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
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Rao S. Atraumatic lumbar puncture needles are associated with fewer complications than conventional needles. Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed 2019; 104:112. [PMID: 30368456 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2018-316173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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West JR, Oliver M. Does Needle Gauge or Tip Design Prevent Postdural Puncture Headache? Ann Emerg Med 2019; 74:297-299. [PMID: 30770206 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2019.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Jason R West
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY; Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Kim JY, Kim SN, Park C, Lim HY, Kim JH. Effect of needle type on intravascular injection in transforaminal epidural injection: a meta-analysis. Korean J Pain 2019; 32:39-46. [PMID: 30671202 PMCID: PMC6333572 DOI: 10.3344/kjp.2019.32.1.39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Revised: 12/15/2018] [Accepted: 12/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Lumbosacral transforaminal epidural injection (TFEI) is an effective treatment for spinal disease. However, TFEI may have several types of complications, some of which can be attributed to intravascular injection. We reviewed studies to compare the intravascular injection rate among different needle types. Methods We searched the literature for articles on the intravascular injection rate among different needle types used in TFEI. The search was performed using PubMed, MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and Web of Science. Results A total of six studies comprising 2359 patients were identified. Compared with the Quincke needle, the Whitacre needle reduced the intravascular injection rate (OR = 0.57, 95% CI = [0.44-0.73], P < 0.001). However, compared with the Quincke needle, the Chiba needle did not reduce the intravascular injection rate (OR = 0.80, 95% CI = [0.44-1.45], P = 0.46). In one study, the intravascular injection rate using a blunt-tip needle was lower than that using a sharp needle. In another study, the Whitacre and the blunt-tip needle have similar intravascular injection rates, while, the catheter-extension needle showed a reduced intravascular injection rate. Conclusions This meta-analysis showed that the Whitacre needle reduced the intravascular injection rate as compared with the Quincke needle, but failed to establish that the Chiba needle can decrease the intravascular injection rate in TFEI. Moreover, the blunt-tip needle can reduce the intravascular injection rate compared with the Quincke needle, and the catheter-extension needle can reduce the intravascular injection rate compared with the Whitacre and the blunt-tip needle.
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- Jae Yun Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Siobhan Perry
- CT3 Anaesthetics Trainee, Department of Anaesthesia, Great Western Hospital, Swindon SN3 6BB
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- CT3 Anaesthetics Trainee, Department of Anaesthesia, Great Western Hospital, Swindon
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- Consultant Anaesthetist, Department of Anaesthesia, Great Western Hospital, Swindon
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OBJECTIVE Lumbar puncture (LP) is increasingly common in Alzheimer disease research; however, agreement to undergo LP varies. We sought to determine factors influencing LP consent at Alzheimer's Disease Centers (ADCs) in the United States. METHODS A 3-part survey was distributed to each ADC: (1) ADC LP Experience; (2) LP Requestor Experience; and (3) Patient LP Experience (both Initial and Follow-up). In all, 64 LP Requestor, 579 Patient/Initial, and 404 Patient/Follow-up surveys were collected. Logistic regression analyses with generalized estimating equations were used to assess factors associated with LP agreement and post-LP complications. RESULTS Asians and those viewing LP negatively were less likely to agree to LP. Three hundred fifty-two participants had an LP; LP headache occurred in 11.9% (blood patch required in 1.4%) and 9.9% reported other complications. Younger individuals, women, those diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, use of a Quincke needle, ≤20 mL cerebrospinal fluid drawn, and hemorrhage during LP were associated with LP headache. Use of gravity flow during LP was associated with fewer other complications (nausea, dizziness, vasovagal response, back pain, neck stiffness, and/or nerve root pain). CONCLUSIONS LP in Alzheimer disease research is generally safe and well tolerated. Factors influencing LP agreement potentially could be studied to advance participant acceptance of the procedure.
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Rochwerg B, Almenawer SA, Siemieniuk RAC, Vandvik PO, Agoritsas T, Lytvyn L, Alhazzani W, Archambault P, D'Aragon F, Farhoumand PD, Guyatt G, Laake JH, Beltrán-Arroyave C, McCredie V, Price A, Chabot C, Zervakis T, Badhiwala J, St-Onge M, Szczeklik W, Møller MH, Lamontagne F. Atraumatic (pencil-point) versus conventional needles for lumbar puncture: a clinical practice guideline. BMJ 2018; 361:k1920. [PMID: 29789372 PMCID: PMC6364256 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.k1920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Bram Rochwerg
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust-division, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- Division General Internal Medicine & Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine & Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Université Laval, Québec City, Canada
- Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Chaudière-Appalaches, Centre hospitalier affilié universitaire Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis, Lévis, Canada
- CHU de Québec - Université Laval Research Center, CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Université Laval, Québec City, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
- Research Centre, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
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- Division General Internal Medicine & Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Division of Emergency and Critical Care, Rikshospitalet Medical Centre, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- The BMJ (Research and Evaluation), London, UK
- Department of Continuing Education, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- CHU de Québec - Université Laval Research Center, CHU de Québec - Université Laval, Université Laval, Québec City, Canada
- Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale, Québec City, Canada
- Department of Family and Emergency Medicine & Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care & Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Laval, Canada
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- Department of Intensive Care and Perioperative Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Intensive Care, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Centre for Research in Intensive Care (CRIC), Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
- Research Centre, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
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Nath S, Koziarz A, Badhiwala JH, Alhazzani W, Jaeschke R, Sharma S, Banfield L, Shoamanesh A, Singh S, Nassiri F, Oczkowski W, Belley-Côté E, Truant R, Reddy K, Meade MO, Farrokhyar F, Bala MM, Alshamsi F, Krag M, Etxeandia-Ikobaltzeta I, Kunz R, Nishida O, Matouk C, Selim M, Rhodes A, Hawryluk G, Almenawer SA. Atraumatic versus conventional lumbar puncture needles: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet 2018; 391:1197-1204. [PMID: 29223694 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(17)32451-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2017] [Revised: 08/25/2017] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Atraumatic needles have been proposed to lower complication rates after lumbar puncture. However, several surveys indicate that clinical adoption of these needles remains poor. We did a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare patient outcomes after lumbar puncture with atraumatic needles and conventional needles. METHODS In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we independently searched 13 databases with no language restrictions from inception to Aug 15, 2017, for randomised controlled trials comparing the use of atraumatic needles and conventional needles for any lumbar puncture indication. Randomised trials comparing atraumatic and conventional needles in which no dural puncture was done (epidural injections) or without a conventional needle control group were excluded. We screened studies and extracted data from published reports independently. The primary outcome of postdural-puncture headache incidence and additional safety and efficacy outcomes were assessed by random-effects and fixed-effects meta-analysis. This study is registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews, number CRD42016047546. FINDINGS We identified 20 241 reports; after exclusions, 110 trials done between 1989 and 2017 from 29 countries, including a total of 31 412 participants, were eligible for analysis. The incidence of postdural-puncture headache was significantly reduced from 11·0% (95% CI 9·1-13·3) in the conventional needle group to 4·2% (3·3-5·2) in the atraumatic group (relative risk 0·40, 95% CI 0·34-0·47, p<0·0001; I2=45·4%). Atraumatic needles were also associated with significant reductions in the need for intravenous fluid or controlled analgesia (0·44, 95% CI 0·29-0·64; p<0·0001), need for epidural blood patch (0·50, 0·33-0·75; p=0·001), any headache (0·50, 0·43-0·57; p<0·0001), mild headache (0·52, 0·38-0·70; p<0·0001), severe headache (0·41, 0·28-0·59; p<0·0001), nerve root irritation (0·71, 0·54-0·92; p=0·011), and hearing disturbance (0·25, 0·11-0·60; p=0·002). Success of lumbar puncture on first attempt, failure rate, mean number of attempts, and the incidence of traumatic tap and backache did not differ significantly between the two needle groups. Prespecified subgroup analyses of postdural-puncture headache revealed no interactions between needle type and patient age, sex, use of prophylactic intravenous fluid, needle gauge, patient position, indication for lumbar puncture, bed rest after puncture, or clinician specialty. These results were rated high-quality evidence as examined using the grading of recommendations assessment, development, and evaluation. INTERPRETATION Among patients who had lumbar puncture, atraumatic needles were associated with a decrease in the incidence of postdural-puncture headache and in the need for patients to return to hospital for additional therapy, and had similar efficacy to conventional needles. These findings offer clinicians and stakeholders a comprehensive assessment and high-quality evidence for the safety and efficacy of atraumatic needles as a superior option for patients who require lumbar puncture. FUNDING None.
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- Siddharth Nath
- Division of Neurosurgery, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Critical Care, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Critical Care, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Health Sciences Library, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurology and Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurology and Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Critical Care, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Critical Care, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Hygiene and Dietetics, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Intensive Care, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Evidence based Insurance Medicine, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, St George's Hospital, University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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Nascene DR, Ozutemiz C, Estby H, McKinney AM, Rykken JB. Transforaminal Lumbar Puncture: An Alternative Technique in Patients with Challenging Access. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2018; 39:986-991. [PMID: 29567652 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a5596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2017] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Interlaminar lumbar puncture and cervical puncture may not be ideal in all circumstances. Recently, we have used a transforaminal approach in selected situations. Between May 2016 and December 2017, twenty-six transforaminal lumbar punctures were performed in 9 patients (25 CT-guided, 1 fluoroscopy-guided). Seven had spinal muscular atrophy and were referred for intrathecal nusinersen administration. In 2, CT myelography was performed via transforaminal lumbar puncture. The lumbar posterior elements were completely fused in 8, and there was an overlying abscess in 1. The L1-2 level was used in 2; the L2-3 level, in 10; the L3-4 level, in 12; and the L4-5 level, in 2 procedures. Post-lumbar puncture headache was observed on 4 occasions, which resolved without blood patching. One patient felt heat and pain at the injection site that resolved spontaneously within hours. One patient had radicular pain that resolved with conservative treatment. Transforaminal lumbar puncture may become an effective alternative to classic interlaminar lumbar puncture or cervical puncture.
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- D R Nascene
- From the Department of Radiology (D.R.N., C.O., A.M.M., J.B.R.), Neuroradiology Section, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- From the Department of Radiology (D.R.N., C.O., A.M.M., J.B.R.), Neuroradiology Section, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- University of Minnesota Medical School (H.E.), Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- From the Department of Radiology (D.R.N., C.O., A.M.M., J.B.R.), Neuroradiology Section, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- From the Department of Radiology (D.R.N., C.O., A.M.M., J.B.R.), Neuroradiology Section, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Hvedstrup J, Radojicic A, Moudrous W, Herklots MW, Wert A, Holzgraefe M, Obermann M, Schoonman GG, Jensen RH, Schytz HW. Intracranial Pressure: A Comparison of the Noninvasive HeadSense Monitor versus Lumbar Pressure Measurement. World Neurosurg 2018; 112:e576-e580. [PMID: 29409948 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.01.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Revised: 01/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare a new method of noninvasive intracranial pressure (nICP) measurement with conventional lumbar puncture (LP) opening pressure. METHODS In a prospective multicenter study, patients undergoing LP for diagnostic purposes underwent intracranial pressure measurements with HeadSense, a noninvasive transcranial acoustic device, and indirectly with LP. Noninvasive measurements were conducted with the head in a 30° tilt and in supine position before and after LP. The primary endpoint was the correlation between nICP measurement in supine position before LP and the LP opening pressure. RESULTS There was no correlation between supine nICPs before LP and the LP opening pressures (r = -0.211, P = 0.358). The 30° head-tilt nICPs correlated with the supine nICPs before LP (r = 0.830, P < 0.01). There was no correlation between supine nICPs before and after LP (r = 0.056, P = 0.831) or between 30° head-tilt nICPs and LP opening pressures (r = -0.038, P = 0.861). CONCLUSIONS There was no correlation between nICPs and LP opening pressures. Further development is warranted before transcranial acoustic HeadSense can become a clinical tool for investigating patients with neurologic conditions.
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- Jeppe Hvedstrup
- Headache Diagnostic Laboratory, Danish Headache Center and Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet-Glostrup, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup, Denmark
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- Danish Headache Center and Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet-Glostrup, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup, Denmark; Neurology Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Neurology, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center for Neurology, Asklepios Hospitals Schildautal, Seesen, Germany
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- Center for Neurology, Asklepios Hospitals Schildautal, Seesen, Germany; Department of Neurology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Danish Headache Center and Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet-Glostrup, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup, Denmark
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- Headache Diagnostic Laboratory, Danish Headache Center and Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet-Glostrup, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup, Denmark.
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Shin W, Kim MK, Kim J, Woo MH, Cho DY, Lim KS. Post lumbar puncture headache: Case report of a serious adverse event in first-in-human study. Transl Clin Pharmacol 2017; 25:162-165. [PMID: 32095469 PMCID: PMC7033405 DOI: 10.12793/tcp.2017.25.4.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2017] [Revised: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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A lumbar puncture can be used to measure the concentrations of drugs and/or pharmacodynamic biomarkers during clinical trials of central nervous system drugs. We report a case of a post lumbar puncture headache (PLPH) in a first-in-human study, which was reported as a serious adverse event. A 20-year-old man received 200 mg of the investigational product (IP) for 7 days and underwent a lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid sampling before IP administration (Day 1, pre-dose) and after 7 days and multiple IP administrations (Day 7, 1 hour post-dose). After discharge on Day 8, the subject complained of headache, nausea, vomiting, neck stiffness, and numbness of the extremities. The symptoms occurred when he got up and disappeared after he remained in the supine position for several minutes. Five days later, he visited the neurology clinic of the main hospital. The neurologist recommended hospitalization for further evaluation and symptom management, and the subject was then admitted to the hospital. There were no abnormal findings in vital signs, laboratory results, or brain-computed tomography. His symptoms disappeared during the hospitalization period. It was important to distinguish whether the headache was IP-related or lumbar puncture-related. Therefore, knowledge of clinical characteristics and differential diagnosis of PLPH is paramount. Furthermore, if severe PLPH occurs, a consultation with a neurologist and imaging studies should be considered for a differential diagnosis of PLPH.
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- Wonsuk Shin
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam 13496, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam 13496, Republic of Korea
- Department of Psychiatry, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam 13496, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam 13496, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam 13496, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam 13496, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam 13496, Republic of Korea
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CSF RBC count in successful first-attempt lumbar puncture: the interest of atraumatic needle use. Neurol Sci 2017; 38:2189-2193. [DOI: 10.1007/s10072-017-3142-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Accepted: 10/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Engelborghs S, Niemantsverdriet E, Struyfs H, Blennow K, Brouns R, Comabella M, Dujmovic I, van der Flier W, Frölich L, Galimberti D, Gnanapavan S, Hemmer B, Hoff E, Hort J, Iacobaeus E, Ingelsson M, Jan de Jong F, Jonsson M, Khalil M, Kuhle J, Lleó A, de Mendonça A, Molinuevo JL, Nagels G, Paquet C, Parnetti L, Roks G, Rosa-Neto P, Scheltens P, Skårsgard C, Stomrud E, Tumani H, Visser PJ, Wallin A, Winblad B, Zetterberg H, Duits F, Teunissen CE. Consensus guidelines for lumbar puncture in patients with neurological diseases. ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA: DIAGNOSIS, ASSESSMENT & DISEASE MONITORING 2017; 8:111-126. [PMID: 28603768 PMCID: PMC5454085 DOI: 10.1016/j.dadm.2017.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 172] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Introduction Cerebrospinal fluid collection by lumbar puncture (LP) is performed in the diagnostic workup of several neurological brain diseases. Reluctance to perform the procedure is among others due to a lack of standards and guidelines to minimize the risk of complications, such as post-LP headache or back pain. Methods We provide consensus guidelines for the LP procedure to minimize the risk of complications. The recommendations are based on (1) data from a large multicenter LP feasibility study (evidence level II-2), (2) systematic literature review on LP needle characteristics and post-LP complications (evidence level II-2), (3) discussion of best practice within the Joint Programme Neurodegenerative Disease Research Biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's Disease and Biomarkers for Multiple Sclerosis consortia (evidence level III). Results Our consensus guidelines address contraindications, as well as patient-related and procedure-related risk factors that can influence the development of post-LP complications. Discussion When an LP is performed correctly, the procedure is well tolerated and accepted with a low complication rate.
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- Sebastiaan Engelborghs
- Reference Center for Biological Markers of Dementia (BIODEM), Department of Biomedical Sciences, Institute Born-Bunge, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Neurology and Memory Clinic, Hospital Network Antwerp (ZNA) Middelheim and Hoge Beuken, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Reference Center for Biological Markers of Dementia (BIODEM), Department of Biomedical Sciences, Institute Born-Bunge, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Reference Center for Biological Markers of Dementia (BIODEM), Department of Biomedical Sciences, Institute Born-Bunge, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Servei de Neurologia-Neuroimmunologia, Centre d'Esclerosi Múltiple de Catalunya (Cemcat), Institut de Receca Vall d'Hebron (VHIR), Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic of Neurology, Clinical Centre of Serbia, Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade School of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Alzheimer center and Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty, Mannheim/Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Neurology Unit, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Fondazione Ca' Granda, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Trauma, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurology, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany.,Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology (SyNergy), Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Atrium Medisch Centrum Parkstad, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Memory Disorders Clinic, Department of Neurology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic.,International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Memory Clinic, Department of Neuropsychiatry, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Memory Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en enfermedades Neurodegenerativas, CIBERNED, Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Neurosciences, Department of Molecular Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders unit, Neurology Service, Hospital Clinic i Universitari, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium.,Faculté de Psychologie et des sciences de l'éducation, UMons, Mons, Belgium.,National MS Center Melsbroek, Brussels, Belgium
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- Research Memory Center Lariboisière Hospital University Paris Diderot INSERMU942, Paris, France
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- Section of Neurology, Centre for Memory Disturbances, Department of Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, St Elisabeth Ziekenhuis, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Departments of Neurology & Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, McGill Centre for Studies in Aging, Douglas Hospital Research Center, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.,Departments of Psychiatry, McGill Centre for Studies in Aging, Douglas Hospital Research Center, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Alzheimer center and Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- CSF Laboratory and Multiple Sclerosis Outpatient Unit, Department of Neurology, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Neurochemistry Laboratory and Biobank, Department of Clinical Chemistry, Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Alzheimer Centre Limburg, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Memory Clinic, Department of Neuropsychiatry, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Center for Alzheimer Research, Division for Neurogeriatrics, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden.,UCL Institute of Neurology, Department of Molecular Neuroscience, London, United Kingdom
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- Alzheimer center and Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Neurochemistry Laboratory and Biobank, Department of Clinical Chemistry, Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Song J, Zhang T, Choy A, Penaco A, Joseph V. Impact of obesity on post-dural puncture headache. Int J Obstet Anesth 2017; 30:5-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2016.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Revised: 09/04/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Arevalo‐Rodriguez I, Muñoz L, Godoy‐Casasbuenas N, Ciapponi A, Arevalo JJ, Boogaard S, Roqué i Figuls M. Needle gauge and tip designs for preventing post-dural puncture headache (PDPH). Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017; 4:CD010807. [PMID: 28388808 PMCID: PMC6478120 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd010807.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is one of the most common complications of diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar punctures. PDPH is defined as any headache occurring after a lumbar puncture that worsens within 15 minutes of sitting or standing and is relieved within 15 minutes of the patient lying down. Researchers have suggested many types of interventions to help prevent PDPH. It has been suggested that aspects such as needle tip and gauge can be modified to decrease the incidence of PDPH. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of needle tip design (traumatic versus atraumatic) and diameter (gauge) on the prevention of PDPH in participants who have undergone dural puncture for diagnostic or therapeutic causes. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and LILACS, as well as trial registries via the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) search portal in September 2016. We adopted the MEDLINE strategy for searching the other databases. The search terms we used were a combination of thesaurus-based and free-text terms for both interventions (lumbar puncture in neurological, anaesthesia or myelography settings) and headache. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) conducted in any clinical/research setting where dural puncture had been used in participants of all ages and both genders, which compared different tip designs or diameters for prevention of PDPH DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: We used the standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. MAIN RESULTS We included 70 studies in the review; 66 studies with 17,067 participants were included in the quantitative analysis. An additional 18 studies are awaiting classification and 12 are ongoing. Fifteen of the 18 studies awaiting classification mainly correspond to congress summaries published before 2010, in which the available information does not allow the complete evaluation of all their risks of bias and characteristics. Our main outcome was prevention of PDPH, but we also assessed the onset of severe PDPH, headache in general and adverse events. The quality of evidence was moderate for most of the outcomes mainly due to risk of bias issues. For the analysis, we undertook three main comparisons: 1) traumatic needles versus atraumatic needles; 2) larger gauge traumatic needles versus smaller gauge traumatic needles; and 3) larger gauge atraumatic needles versus smaller gauge atraumatic needles. For each main comparison, if data were available, we performed a subgroup analysis evaluating lumbar puncture indication, age and posture.For the first comparison, the use of traumatic needles showed a higher risk of onset of PDPH compared to atraumatic needles (36 studies, 9378 participants, risk ratio (RR) 2.14, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.72 to 2.67, I2 = 9%).In the second comparison of traumatic needles, studies comparing various sizes of large and small gauges showed no significant difference in effects in terms of risk of PDPH, with the exception of one study comparing 26 and 27 gauge needles (one study, 658 participants, RR 6.47, 95% CI 2.55 to 16.43).In the third comparison of atraumatic needles, studies comparing various sizes of large and small gauges showed no significant difference in effects in terms of risk of PDPH.We observed no significant difference in the risk of paraesthesia, backache, severe PDPH and any headache between traumatic and atraumatic needles. Sensitivity analyses of PDPH results between traumatic and atraumatic needles omitting high risk of bias studies showed similar results regarding the benefit of atraumatic needles in the prevention of PDPH (three studies, RR 2.78, 95% CI 1.26 to 6.15; I2 = 51%). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is moderate-quality evidence that atraumatic needles reduce the risk of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) without increasing adverse events such as paraesthesia or backache. The studies did not report very clearly on aspects related to randomization, such as random sequence generation and allocation concealment, making it difficult to interpret the risk of bias in the included studies. The moderate quality of the evidence for traumatic versus atraumatic needles suggests that further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect.
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- Ingrid Arevalo‐Rodriguez
- Universidad Tecnológica EquinoccialCochrane Ecuador. Centro de Investigación en Salud Pública y Epidemiología Clínica (CISPEC). Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio EspejoAv. Mariscal Sucre s/n y Av. Mariana de JesúsQuitoEcuador
- Fundacion Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud ‐ Hospital de San Jose/Hospital Infantil de San JoseDivision of ResearchBogotá D.C.Colombia
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- Hospital de San José, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la SaludDepartment of Anaesthesia10th Street No 18‐75Bogotá D.C.Colombia
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- Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud ‐ Hospital de San José/Hospital Infantil de San JoséDivision of ResearchBogotáColombia
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- Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS‐CONICET)Argentine Cochrane CentreDr. Emilio Ravignani 2024Buenos AiresCapital FederalArgentinaC1414CPV
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- Hospital de San José, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la SaludDepartment of Anaesthesia10th Street No 18‐75Bogotá D.C.Colombia
- VU University Medical CenterDepartment of AnesthesiologyAmsterdamNetherlands
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- VU University Medical CenterDepartment of AnesthesiologyAmsterdamNetherlands
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- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP)Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau)Sant Antoni Maria Claret 171Edifici Casa de ConvalescènciaBarcelonaCatalunyaSpain08041
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Effect of spinal needle characteristics on measurement of spinal canal opening pressure. Am J Emerg Med 2017; 35:769-772. [PMID: 28258839 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.01.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2016] [Revised: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE A wide variety of spinal needles are used in clinical practice. Little is currently known regarding the impact of needle length, gauge, and tip type on the needle's ability to measure spinal canal opening pressure. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between these factors and the opening-pressure measurement or time to obtain an opening pressure. METHODS Thirteen distinct spinal needles, chosen to isolate the effects of length, gauge, and needle-point type, were prospectively tested on a lumbar puncture simulator. The key outcomes were the opening-pressure measurement and the time required to obtain that measure. Pressures were recorded at 10-s intervals until 3 consecutive, identical readings were observed. RESULTS Time to measure opening pressure increased with increasing spinal needle length, increasing gauge, and the Quincke-type (cutting) point (P<0.001 for all). The time to measurement ranged from 30s to 530s, yet all needle types were able to obtain a consistent opening pressure measure. CONCLUSION Although opening pressure estimates are unlikely to vary markedly by needle type, the time required to obtain the measurement increased with increasing needle length and gauge and with Quincke-type needles.
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In situ abgebrochene 27-Gauge-Spinalnadel bei einer Re-Resectio. Anaesthesist 2017; 66:115-121. [DOI: 10.1007/s00101-017-0266-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2016] [Revised: 12/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/27/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Lin JP, Zhang SD, He FF, Liu MJ, Ma XX. The status of diagnosis and treatment to intracranial hypotension, including SIH. J Headache Pain 2017; 18:4. [PMID: 28091819 PMCID: PMC5236046 DOI: 10.1186/s10194-016-0708-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2016] [Accepted: 12/07/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Intracranial hypotension, especially spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH), is a well-recognized entity associated with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, and has being recognized better in resent years, while still woefully inadequate. An increasing number of factors including iatrogenic factors are realized to involve in development and progression of intracranial hypotension. The diagnosis remains difficult due to the various clinical manifestations, some of which are nonspecific and easily to be neglected. Multiple imaging tests are optional in CSF leakage identification while clinicians are still confronted with difficulties when making selection resulting from superiorities and disadvantages of different imaging tests. Treatments for intracranial hypotension are multifarious but evidence is anecdotal. Values of autologous epidural blood patching (EBP), the mainstay of first-line interventional treatment currently, is getting more and more regards while there are no systematic review of its efficacy and risks. Hereby, the purpose of this review was to reveal the present strategy of intracranial hypotension diagnosis and treatment by reviewing literatures, coupled with our experience in clinical work.
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- Jin-Ping Lin
- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management, Center for Intracranial Hypotension Management, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, #3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, #3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management, Center for Intracranial Hypotension Management, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, #3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management, Center for Intracranial Hypotension Management, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, #3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, #3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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Carmona-Iragui M, Santos T, Videla S, Fernández S, Benejam B, Videla L, Alcolea D, Blennow K, Blesa R, Lleó A, Fortea J. Feasibility of Lumbar Puncture in the Study of Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease in Subjects with Down Syndrome. J Alzheimers Dis 2016; 55:1489-1496. [PMID: 27858714 DOI: 10.3233/jad-160827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- María Carmona-Iragui
- Memory Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Barcelona Down Medical Center, Fundació Catalana Síndrome de Down, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Spain
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- Neurology Department, Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Porto, Portugal
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- Barcelona Down Medical Center, Fundació Catalana Síndrome de Down, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Down Medical Center, Fundació Catalana Síndrome de Down, Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Down Medical Center, Fundació Catalana Síndrome de Down, Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Down Medical Center, Fundació Catalana Síndrome de Down, Barcelona, Spain
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- Memory Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Spain
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- Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, University of Göteborg, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Memory Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Spain
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- Memory Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Spain
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- Memory Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Barcelona Down Medical Center, Fundació Catalana Síndrome de Down, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Spain
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Zhang D, Chen L, Chen X, Wang X, Li Y, Ning G, Feng S. Lower incidence of postdural puncture headache using whitacre spinal needles after spinal anesthesia: A meta-analysis. Headache 2016; 56:501-10. [PMID: 26952012 DOI: 10.1111/head.12745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2014] [Revised: 10/11/2015] [Accepted: 10/11/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Di Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics; Tianjin Medical University General Hospital; 154 Anshan Road, Heping District Tianjin 300052 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics; Tianjin Medical University General Hospital; 154 Anshan Road, Heping District Tianjin 300052 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics; Tianjin Medical University General Hospital; 154 Anshan Road, Heping District Tianjin 300052 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics; Tianjin Medical University General Hospital; 154 Anshan Road, Heping District Tianjin 300052 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics; Tianjin Medical University General Hospital; 154 Anshan Road, Heping District Tianjin 300052 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics; Tianjin Medical University General Hospital; 154 Anshan Road, Heping District Tianjin 300052 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics; Tianjin Medical University General Hospital; 154 Anshan Road, Heping District Tianjin 300052 People's Republic of China
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Arevalo-Rodriguez I, Ciapponi A, Roqué i Figuls M, Muñoz L, Bonfill Cosp X. Posture and fluids for preventing post-dural puncture headache. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 3:CD009199. [PMID: 26950232 PMCID: PMC6682345 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009199.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a common complication of lumbar punctures. Several theories have identified the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) through the hole in the dura as a cause of this side effect. It is therefore necessary to take preventive measures to avoid this complication. Prolonged bed rest has been used to treat PDPH once it has started, but it is unknown whether prolonged bed rest can also be used to prevent it. Similarly, the value of administering fluids additional to those of normal dietary intake to restore the loss of CSF produced by the puncture is unknown. This review is an update of a previously published review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Issue 7, 2013) on "Posture and fluids for preventing post-dural puncture headache". OBJECTIVES To assess whether prolonged bed rest combined with different body and head positions, as well as administration of supplementary fluids after lumbar puncture, prevent the onset of PDPH in people undergoing lumbar puncture for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, EMBASE, and LILACS, as well as trial registries up to February 2015. SELECTION CRITERIA We identified randomized controlled trials that compared the effects of bed rest versus immediate mobilization, head-down tilt versus horizontal position, prone versus supine positions during bed rest, and administration of supplementary fluids versus no/less supplementation, as prevention measures for PDPH in people who have undergone lumbar puncture. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed the studies for eligibility through the web-based software EROS (Early Review Organizing Software). Two different review authors independently assessed risk of bias using the criteria outlined in the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. We resolved any disagreements by consensus. We extracted data on cases of PDPH, severe PDPH, and any headache after lumbar puncture and performed intention-to-treat analyses and sensitivity analyses by risk of bias. We assessed the evidence using GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) and created a 'Summary of findings' table. MAIN RESULTS We included 24 trials with 2996 participants in this updated review. The number of participants in each trial varied from 39 to 382. Most of the included studies compared bed rest versus immediate mobilization, and only two assessed the effects of supplementary fluids versus no supplementation. We judged the overall risk of bias of the included studies as low to unclear. The overall quality of evidence was low to moderate, downgraded because of the risk of bias assessment in most cases. The primary outcome in our review was the presence of PDPH.There was low quality evidence for an absence of benefits associated with bed rest compared with immediate mobilization on the incidence of severe PDPH (risk ratio (RR) 0.98; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.68 to 1.41; participants = 1568; studies = 9) and moderate quality evidence on the incidence of any headache after lumbar puncture (RR 1.16; 95% CI 1.02 to 1.32; participants = 2477; studies = 18). Furthermore, bed rest probably increased PDPH (RR 1.24; 95% CI 1.04 to 1.48; participants = 1519; studies = 12) compared with immediate mobilization. An analysis restricted to the most methodologically rigorous trials (i.e. those with low risk of bias in allocation method, missing data and blinding of outcome assessment) gave similar results. There was low quality evidence for an absence of benefits associated with fluid supplementation on the incidence of severe PDPH (RR 0.67; 95% CI 0.26 to 1.73; participants = 100; studies = 1) and PDPH (RR 1; 95% CI 0.59 to 1.69; participants = 100; studies = 1), and moderate quality evidence on the incidence of any headache after lumbar puncture (RR 0.94; 95% CI 0.66 to 1.34; participants = 200; studies = 2). We did not expect other adverse events and did not assess them in this review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Since the previous version of this review, we found one new study for inclusion, but the conclusion remains unchanged. We considered the quality of the evidence for most of the outcomes assessed in this review to be low to moderate. As identified studies had shortcomings on aspects related to randomization and blinding of outcome assessment, we therefore downgraded the quality of the evidence. In general, there was no evidence suggesting that routine bed rest after dural puncture is beneficial for the prevention of PDPH onset. The role of fluid supplementation in the prevention of PDPH remains unclear.
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- Ingrid Arevalo-Rodriguez
- Division of Research, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud - Hospital de San José/Hospital Infantil de San José, Carrera 19 Nº 8a - 32, Bogotá D.C., Colombia, 11001
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Smuck M, Paulus S, Patel A, Demirjian R, Ith MA, Kennedy DJ. Differential Rates of Inadvertent Intravascular Injection during Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injections Using Blunt-Tip, Pencil-Point, and Catheter-Extension Needles. PAIN MEDICINE 2015; 16:2084-9. [DOI: 10.1111/pme.12861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2014] [Revised: 03/16/2015] [Accepted: 06/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Davis A, Dobson R, Kaninia S, Giovannoni G, Schmierer K. Atraumatic needles for lumbar puncture: why haven't neurologists changed? Pract Neurol 2015; 16:18-22. [DOI: 10.1136/practneurol-2014-001055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 8, 2011, on 'Drug therapy for treating post-dural puncture headache'.Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is the most common complication of lumbar puncture, an invasive procedure frequently performed in the emergency room. Numerous pharmaceutical drugs have been proposed to treat PDPH but there are still some uncertainties about their clinical effectiveness. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness and safety of drugs for treating PDPH in adults and children. SEARCH METHODS The searches included the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2014, Issue 6), MEDLINE and MEDLINE in Process (from 1950 to 29 July 2014), EMBASE (from 1980 to 29 July 2014) and CINAHL (from 1982 to July 2014). There were no language restrictions. SELECTION CRITERIA We considered randomised controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effectiveness of any pharmacological drug used for treating PDPH. Outcome measures considered for this review were: PDPH persistence of any severity at follow-up (primary outcome), daily activity limited by headache, conservative supplementary therapeutic option offered, epidural blood patch performed, change in pain severity scores, improvements in pain severity scores, number of days participants stay in hospital, any possible adverse events and missing data. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Review authors independently selected studies, assessed risk of bias and extracted data. We estimated risk ratios (RR) for dichotomous data and mean differences (MD) for continuous outcomes. We calculated a 95% confidence interval (CI) for each RR and MD. We did not undertake meta-analysis because the included studies assessed different sorts of drugs or different outcomes. We performed an intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis. MAIN RESULTS We included 13 small RCTs (479 participants) in this review (at least 274 participants were women, with 118 parturients after a lumbar puncture for regional anaesthesia). In the original version of this Cochrane review, only seven small RCTs (200 participants) were included. Pharmacological drugs assessed were oral and intravenous caffeine, subcutaneous sumatriptan, oral gabapentin, oral pregabalin, oral theophylline, intravenous hydrocortisone, intravenous cosyntropin and intramuscular adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).Two RCTs reported data for PDPH persistence of any severity at follow-up (primary outcome). Caffeine reduced the number of participants with PDPH at one to two hours when compared to placebo. Treatment with caffeine also decreased the need for a conservative supplementary therapeutic option.Treatment with gabapentin resulted in better visual analogue scale (VAS) scores after one, two, three and four days when compared with placebo and also when compared with ergotamine plus caffeine at two, three and four days. Treatment with hydrocortisone plus conventional treatment showed better VAS scores at six, 24 and 48 hours when compared with conventional treatment alone and also when compared with placebo. Treatment with theophylline showed better VAS scores compared with acetaminophen at two, six and 12 hours and also compared with conservative treatment at eight, 16 and 24 hours. Theophylline also showed a lower mean "sum of pain" when compared with placebo. Sumatriptan and ACTH did not show any relevant effect for this outcome.Theophylline resulted in a higher proportion of participants reporting an improvement in pain scores when compared with conservative treatment.There were no clinically significant drug adverse events.The rest of the outcomes were not reported by the included RCTs or did not show any relevant effect. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS None of the new included studies have provided additional information to change the conclusions of the last published version of the original Cochrane review. Caffeine has shown effectiveness for treating PDPH, decreasing the proportion of participants with PDPH persistence and those requiring supplementary interventions, when compared with placebo. Gabapentin, hydrocortisone and theophylline have been shown to decrease pain severity scores. Theophylline has also been shown to increase the proportion of participants that report an improvement in pain scores when compared with conventional treatment.There is a lack of conclusive evidence for the other drugs assessed (sumatriptan, adrenocorticotropic hormone, pregabalin and cosyntropin).These conclusions should be interpreted with caution, due to the lack of information to allow correct appraisal of risk of bias, the small sample sizes of the studies and also their limited generalisability, as nearly half of the participants were postpartum women in their 30s.
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- Xavier Basurto Ona
- Emergency Department, Hospital de Figueres, Fundació Salut Empordà, Rda Rector Aroles s/n, Figueres, Girona-Catalunya, Spain, 17600
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Castrillo A, Tabernero C, García-Olmos LM, Gil C, Gutiérrez R, Zamora MI, Mendoza A, Rodríguez MF, Guerrero P, Rodríguez-Vico JS, Ferrero M, Morollón N, Duarte J. Postdural puncture headache: impact of needle type, a randomized trial. Spine J 2015; 15:1571-6. [PMID: 25794941 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2015.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2014] [Revised: 01/20/2015] [Accepted: 03/07/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT The most common adverse event after a lumbar puncture (LP) is a headache: In anaesthesiology, well studied is the protective effect of atraumatic spinal needles, and they are routinely used. However, this is less well known in diagnostic LP, and neurologists use atraumatic needles in less than 2% of times. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to define the impact of needle type, atraumatic (Sprotte [S]) versus traumatic (Quincke [Q]) on postdural puncture headache (PDPH) incidence. STUDY DESIGN The study is based on a prospective, randomized, and simple-blinded clinical trial. PATIENT SAMPLE Patients older than 14 years were scheduled for a diagnostic or therapeutic LP. OUTCOME MEASURES The outcome measure included the development of PDPH according to the International Headache Association criteria. METHODS Patients fulfilling eligibility criteria were randomly allocated to one of two kinds of spinal needle: atraumatic or S-type or traumatic or Q-type. They were interviewed on days 2 and 7 about the development of PDPH. RESULTS The incidence of PDPH was 22.43% with Q-type needle and 8.51% with S-type needle, p=.04. The duration of PDPH in patients in the S-type was 1 day or less, compared with a median of 4.14 days in the Q-type (p=.00). In the logistic regression model, the S-type needle together with the age of the patient were the only two statistically significant factors in the development of postlumbar puncture headache (PLPH), both of them being protective. CONCLUSIONS We found a lower incidence of PDPH with atraumatic needles, and it was statistically significant compared with the traumatic needles. Our study confirms the effectiveness of the atraumatic needles to prevent PDPH.
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- Ana Castrillo
- Division of Neurology, General Hospital, Segovia Miguel Servet s/n, Segovia 40002, Spain.
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- Division of Neurology, General Hospital, Segovia Miguel Servet s/n, Segovia 40002, Spain
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- Multiprofessional Education Unit for Family and Community Care, Madrid (South-East), C/ Hacienda de Pavones 28030, Spain
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- Division of Neurology, General Hospital, Burgos, Spain
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- Division of Neurology, General Hospital, Segovia Miguel Servet s/n, Segovia 40002, Spain
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- Division of Neurology, General Hospital, Segovia Miguel Servet s/n, Segovia 40002, Spain
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- Division of Neurology, General Hospital, Segovia Miguel Servet s/n, Segovia 40002, Spain
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- Division of Neurology, General Hospital, Segovia Miguel Servet s/n, Segovia 40002, Spain
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- Division of Neurology, General Hospital, Segovia Miguel Servet s/n, Segovia 40002, Spain
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- Division of Neurology, General Hospital, Segovia Miguel Servet s/n, Segovia 40002, Spain
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- Division of Neurology, General Hospital, Segovia Miguel Servet s/n, Segovia 40002, Spain
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- Division of Neurology, General Hospital, Segovia Miguel Servet s/n, Segovia 40002, Spain
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Fourier A, Portelius E, Zetterberg H, Blennow K, Quadrio I, Perret-Liaudet A. Pre-analytical and analytical factors influencing Alzheimer's disease cerebrospinal fluid biomarker variability. Clin Chim Acta 2015; 449:9-15. [PMID: 26141614 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2015.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2015] [Accepted: 05/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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A panel of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers including total Tau (t-Tau), phosphorylated Tau protein at residue 181 (p-Tau) and β-amyloid peptides (Aβ42 and Aβ40), is frequently used as an aid in Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis for young patients with cognitive impairment, for predicting prodromal AD in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) subjects, for AD discrimination in atypical clinical phenotypes and for inclusion/exclusion and stratification of patients in clinical trials. Due to variability in absolute levels between laboratories, there is no consensus on medical cut-off value for the CSF AD signature. Thus, for full implementation of this core AD biomarker panel in clinical routine, this issue has to be solved. Variability can be explained both by pre-analytical and analytical factors. For example, the plastic tubes used for CSF collection and storage, the lack of reference material and the variability of the analytical protocols were identified as important sources of variability. The aim of this review is to highlight these pre-analytical and analytical factors and describe efforts done to counteract them in order to establish cut-off values for core CSF AD biomarkers. This review will give the current state of recommendations.
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- Anthony Fourier
- Neurobiology Laboratory, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Hôpitaux de Lyon, Lyon, France; University of Lyon 1, CNRS UMR5292, INSERM U1028, BioRan, Lyon, France
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- Clinical, Neurochemistry Laboratory, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Clinical, Neurochemistry Laboratory, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Molecular Neuroscience, UCL Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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- Clinical, Neurochemistry Laboratory, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Neurobiology Laboratory, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Hôpitaux de Lyon, Lyon, France; University of Lyon 1, CNRS UMR5292, INSERM U1028, BioRan, Lyon, France
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- Neurobiology Laboratory, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Hôpitaux de Lyon, Lyon, France; University of Lyon 1, CNRS UMR5292, INSERM U1028, BioRan, Lyon, France; Société Française de Biologie Clinique (SFBC), Alzheimer Biomarkers group co-coordination, France.
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Engedal TS, Ørding H, Vilholm OJ. Changing the needle for lumbar punctures. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2015; 130:74-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2014.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2014] [Revised: 12/15/2014] [Accepted: 12/22/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Intracranial hypotension: clinical presentation, imaging findings, and imaging-guided therapy. Curr Opin Neurol 2015; 27:414-24. [PMID: 24978633 DOI: 10.1097/wco.0000000000000105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To illustrate clinical presentations, imaging findings, and diagnostic and therapeutic approaches associated with various conditions of intracranial hypotension. RECENT FINDINGS Intracranial hypotension occurs spontaneously, following (lumbar) dural puncture, accidental dural opening, or excessive surgical cerebrospinal fluid drainage. The typical clinical manifestation - orthostatic headache - may be masqueraded by atypical clinical findings, including coma, frontotemporal dementia, leptomeningeal hemosiderosis-associated symptoms, and others. MRI signs are highly specific, but the imaging strategy to search for spinal cerebrospinal fluid leaks (none, computed tomography myelography, magnetic resonance myelography with gadolinium, digital subtraction myelography) is a matter of debate. The same is true for the mode of treatment (bed rest, blind, fluoroscopy or computed tomography-guided epidural blood patching, fibrin patching, surgery). SUMMARY Clinical presentation as well as diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in intracranial hypotension are very heterogenous.
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Kirtley OJ, O’Carroll RE, O’Connor RC. The role of endogenous opioids in non-suicidal self-injurious behavior: Methodological challenges. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2015; 48:186-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2014.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2013] [Revised: 02/21/2014] [Accepted: 11/07/2014] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Zeger W, Younggren B, Smith L. Comparison of cosyntropin versus caffeine for post-dural puncture headaches: A randomized double-blind trial. World J Emerg Med 2014; 3:182-5. [PMID: 25215060 DOI: 10.5847/wjem.j.issn.1920-8642.2012.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2012] [Accepted: 06/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cosyntropin has been reported to be effective in the treatment of post-dural puncture headaches, but there is a lack of data on its effectiveness. We compared the efficacy of cosyntropin with that of caffeine in the treatment of post-dural puncture headaches. METHODS We performed an interim analysis of a prospective, double blinded, trial of adult patients presenting to the emergency department with a post-dural puncture headache. Patients were randomized to receive either intravenous caffeine or intravenous cosyntropin. Values on a 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS) were recorded at 0, 60, and 120 minutes to assess pain. Rescue therapy was documented on the study data forms. Its effectiveness was determined by the need for this therapy. RESULTS Thirty-seven patients were included and four patients were excluded from the analysis because of protocol violations or incomplete data. Analysis was based on intention-to-treat. Caffeine was 80% (95% CI 60-100%) effective and cosyntropin was 56% (95% CI 33-79%) effective in treating post-dural puncture headaches. The group's VAS scores at 0, 60, and 120 minutes were 80 mm, 41 mm, 31 mm for caffeine and 80 mm, 40 mm, 33 mm for cosyntropin, respectively (P=0.66). CONCLUSION Caffeine was not more effective than cosyntropin in treating patients with post-dural puncture headaches, and there was no difference in the degree of pain relief on VAS assessment.
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- Wesley Zeger
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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Rusch R, Schulta C, Hughes L, Withycombe JS. Evidence-Based Practice Recommendations to Prevent/Manage Post-Lumbar Puncture Headaches in Pediatric Patients Receiving Intrathecal Chemotherapy. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 2014; 31:230-238. [PMID: 24928757 PMCID: PMC5685494 DOI: 10.1177/1043454214532026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Post-lumbar puncture headaches (PLPHs) are a known complication of lumbar puncture procedures. Children undergoing treatment for cancer often undergo multiple lumbar punctures, placing them at increased risk for PLPHs. There are currently no guidelines for the prevention or management of PLPHs in children. A team was therefore assembled to conduct a systematic review of the evidence in relationship to PLPHs in the pediatric population. Clinical questions were developed and used to guide the literature review. Twenty-four articles were deemed appropriate for use and were evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) criteria. Based on the review of evidence, strong recommendations are made for the use of smaller needle sizes and for the use of pencil point needles during lumbar puncture procedures. Weak recommendations are made for needle orientation and positioning following the procedure as well as for interventions used to treat PLPHs once they occur. There is a need for additional, pediatric-specific studies to further examine the issue of PLPH prevention and treatment.
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- Rebecca Rusch
- Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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