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Spinal tap needle type impacts the risk of complications

Photo of the two needles used in lumbar puncture: Left: Conventional. Right: Atraumatic    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 Hamilton medical researchers. As well, they found the pencil-point atraumatic needle with...