Clinical - Laminectomy + Anaesthesia Flashcards
1
Q
Where do you insert the needle most safely?
A
Cauda equina zone NOT spinal cord
Usually L3/4 interspace
2
Q
You can perform lumbar puncture in cases of raised ICP. T/F?
A
F - NEVER
You could create a herniation
3
Q
Where is the ICF found?
A
In the subarachnoid space
4
Q
Why would you perform a laminectomy?
A
To get access to the spinal cord and relieve pressure on it or nerve roots
