- Infected skin over the area - Unequal pressures between the supratentorial and infratentorial compartments - Increased ICP - Coagulopathy - Spinal epidural abscess

45. Contraindications for lumbar puncture Flashcards by Kewie Lam

Contradindications

Infected skin over the area
Unequal pressures between the supratentorial and infratentorial compartments
Increased ICP
Coagulopathy
Spinal epidural abscess

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