Real-time detection of cerebrospinal fluid with bioimpedance needle in paediatric lumbar puncture.

Harri SievänenJuho KariSanna HalonenTimo ElomaaOuti TammelaHanna SoukkaVesa Eskola

Published in: Clinical physiology and functional imaging (2021)

Bioimpedance spinal needle system was found clinically feasible in paediatric lumbar punctures, and it may offer an objective and simple means to detect the time point when the needle tip is in contact with the cerebrospinal fluid.

Keyphrases

cerebrospinal fluid
ultrasound guided
minimally invasive
body composition
intensive care unit
emergency department
loop mediated isothermal amplification
spinal cord injury
real time pcr