ReviewPediatric radiology2017
Ultrasound guidance for difficult lumbar puncture in children: pearls and pitfalls.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 32 citations in OpenAlex.
- Real-time Ultrasound-guided Lumbar Puncture: A Comparison of Two Techniques Using Simulation.The western journal of emergency medicine · 2025Trial
- Two-operator real-time ultrasound-guided lumbar puncture in neonates: a case series.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
- The Utility of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound for Paediatric Lumbar Puncture: A Narrative Review.Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA · 2025Review
- Indications, Measurements, and Complications of Ten Essential Neonatal Procedures.International journal of pediatrics · 2023Review
- Retrospective analysis of predisposing factors for difficult lumbar punctures requiring image guidance in pediatric oncology patients.Pediatric hematology and oncology · 2021Article
- Real-time detection of cerebrospinal fluid with bioimpedance needle in paediatric lumbar puncture.Clinical physiology and functional imaging · 2021Article
- Spinal ultrasound after failed landmarked-based lumbar puncture: a single institutional experience.Pediatric radiology · 2021Article
- Morphological parameters of fourth lumbar spinous process palpation: a three-dimensional reconstruction of computed tomography.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2020Article
- Ultrasound-guided lumbar puncture in pediatric patients: technical success and safety.Pediatric radiology · 2018Article
- Spinal ultrasound for lumbar puncture in infants: To see or not to see.Saudi journal of anaesthesiaArticle
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
Pediatric lumbar puncture can be challenging or unsuccessful for several reasons. At the same time, the excellent sonographic window into the pediatric spine provides a distinct opportunity for ultrasound-guided lumbar puncture. Minimal cerebrospinal fluid and thecal displacement by subdural or epidural hematomas are common after failed clinical attempts. Ultrasound is useful for determining a safe infraconal level for subarachnoid access. Real-time guidance increases not only the success rate but also the safety of diagnostic lumbar puncture and injections for chemotherapy and myelography. In this article, we discuss clinical and technical factors for ultrasound-guided pediatric lumbar puncture.
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