Indications for lumbar puncture

Question 1

Lumbar puncture –

performed at what level of vertebrae:

Answer 1

usually performed at or below L3-L4 vertebrae (spinal cord generally ends at L1)

Question 2

Indication for lumbar puncture

Answer 2

-Diagnositc purposesuspected meningitis, SAH, hydrocephalus, benign intracranial hypertension

-therapeutic purpose (anesthesia, intrathecally medication)