OBJECTIVE: To investigate the knowledge and attitudes of patients towards lumbar
puncture (LP), its complications, and indications. METHODS: In a questionnaire survey …

Problem considered Lumbar puncture (LP) refusal rates of as high as 30% have been
reported in developing countries. Without LP, the patients may suffer suboptimal treatment or …

Background: The number and indications of lumbar punctures (LPs) performed nowadays
are unknown. The primary aim of this work was to report the number of LPs performed in …

Objective: Poor documentation following lumbar puncture (LP) had always been a matter of
concern. This study aimed to investigate the documentation pattern of neurology house …

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Objective To survey medical students on the lumbar puncture (LP) procedure in terms of
their existing knowledge, practical experience and attitudes, and to determine whether the …

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate knowledge of and attitudes toward the lumbar
puncture procedure among adults in Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia, 2018. Methods: This …

The purpose of the study was to evaluate patient outcomes, including success rates, factors
associated with unsuccessful procedures and frequency of post-lumbar puncture headaches …

We read with interest the findings by Moisset et al.[1], especially data pertaining to
indications for lumbar punctures (LPs). LP is a routine, albeit invasive, procedure used for …

Objective: To assess the knowledge, understanding and acceptance of lumbar puncture
(LP) among parents of pediatric patients in hospitals Design: Questionnaire-based cross …