Does Lumbar Puncture Needle Hurt?

Clinically, invasive examination or operation can avoid the factor of patient pain, because the patient's pain will not cooperate with our work below, so we will take measures, what measures to take, generally local anesthesia, anesthesia layer by layer infiltration. There will be a little pain during the anesthesia, but not too serious. When anesthesia is successful or effective, there is little pain during the process of CSF puncture. Before puncture, we should explain the purpose and significance of puncture to the patient, and strive for his cooperation so that he can accept our operation in a calm state. In the process of puncture, we should also pay attention to the first problem of body position. A good body position is half of the success. Although this is a basic skill operation, it is generally done by doctors with low seniority in clinical practice. However, if the patient's condition and position are not considered, the operation may fail, and sometimes the CSF cannot be perforated. If there is cerebrospinal fluid coming out, we should also pay attention to measure the level of the patient's cranial pressure. If the pressure is very high, we must be cautious about releasing cerebrospinal fluid. When necessary, usually more than 250mmHg, intravenous dehydrant should be administered before CSF, but not too much. Put in the process of also pay attention to the performance of the patient, there is no palpitation, chest tightness, uncomfortable heart, headache and so on, this is the general waist through the process of matters to pay attention to, of course, postoperative should also pay attention to many problems.