LP dictation template
| The following are included in our LP template: |
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| Reason for LP: […] |
| Level of stick, if additional level was attempted: […] |
| Fluoroscopy or C-arm: […] |
| Coaxial technique vs single needle: […] |
| Anesthetic used, amount, bicarbonate used: […] |
| Gauge and length of needle: […] |
| Opening pressure and position (prone or on side) when pressure was measured: […] |
| Closing pressure (not always performed): |
| Amount of CSF obtained: |
| Appearance of CSF: |
| Symptoms when patient arrived in radiology department: |
| Resolution of symptoms following LP: […] |
| Fluoroscopy time: […] |
| Radiation dose: […] |