Using atraumatic needles for lumbar punctures is just as effective and results in a significant decrease in complications such as headaches and also more than a 50 percent reduction in patient ...

The type of needle used during a lumbar puncture makes a significant difference in the subsequent occurrence of headache, nerve irritation and hearing disturbance in patients, according to a study by ...

Biochemical markers in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are proving increasingly useful in clinical diagnosis and research, but having people agree to a lumbar puncture can be a challenge, particularly in ...

This is a photo of the two needles used in lumbar puncture: Left: Conventional. Right: Atraumatic Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

(HealthDay News) — Atraumatic needles appear to be effective for preventing postdural puncture headache (PDPH), according to a study published in the July 1 issue of The Spine Journal. Ana Castrillo, ...

HELSINKI, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The medical technology company Injeq's development yielded the desired outcome after many years of efforts as the company's IQ-Tip® needle received CE approval ...

Hamilton, ON (December 6, 2017) - The type of needle used during a lumbar puncture makes a significant difference in the subsequent occurrence of headache, nerve irritation and hearing disturbance in ...