What harm can lumbar puncture needle operation produce?

Four hazards of lumbar puncture
1. Headache
After the lumbar puncture, if the infusion is not timely enough, it will lead to less cerebrospinal fluid in the subarachnoid space, the intracranial pressure will also decrease, and eventually the patient will appear headache symptoms.
2. Infection
Puncture is an invasive procedure, during which bacterial viruses are likely to be introduced into the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid, leading to infection and, in severe cases, suppurative meningitis.
3. Bleeding
If the patient has problems with coagulation function, it may lead to bleeding at the puncture site.
4. Nerve injury
Inaccurate lumbar puncture can cause damage to nerve roots or cauda equina. So the hazards of lumbar piercings are typical, but with proper clinical practice, these problems can be avoided.