Lumbar puncture

A Is useful in diagnosing subarachnoid haemorrhage
B Is contraindicated in communicating hydrocephalus
C Is a part of work up in infants with unexplained pyrexia
D Is done by inserting a needle into the subdural space
E Should be performed with the patient in prone position

Correct Answer: Is useful in diagnosing subarachnoid haemorrhage, Is contraindicated in communicating hydrocephalus, Is a part of work up in infants with unexplained pyrexia

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Absolute contraindication of lumbar puncture is/are
A Papilloedema
B Hydrocephalous
C Aspirin therapy
D Thrombokinase therapy
E Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Ideal spaces for lumbar puncture in pediatric age group are
A L4 and L5
B T12 and L1
C L1 and L2
D L2 and L3
E L3 and L4
Lumbar puncture is contraindicated in
A Depressed level of consciousness
B Hydrocephalous with papilledema
C Aspirin therapy
D Thrombolytic therapy
E Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Contraindications of lumbar puncture are
A Increased intracranial pressure
B Thrombocytopenia
C High fever
D Preterm baby
E Generalized tonic convulsion
Damage to lumbar 4,5 root
A Leads to sensory impairment in the lateral aspect of great toe
B Is associated with foot drop
C Causes weakness of extensor hallucis longus
D Is associated with diminished ankle jerk
E Caused by disc prolapse between L5 and S1
Lumbar spondylosis
A Is a common causes of low back pain in elderly.
B Is treated commonly by physical therapy.
C Is an inflammatory arthritis of lumbar spine.
D Involves facet joints only.
E Is associated with high ESR.
In Cyclist leaves home at 10.00 hours to cycle to school 7 km awat. he cycle at 10 km/h he arrived he has a puncture, then he has to push his bicycle the rest of the way at 3 km/h
A 2 km
B 3 km
C 4 km
D 1 km
Incidence of post dural puncture headache in subarachnoid block is related to
A Needle size
B Multiple puncture
C Pregnancy
D Patients position during injection
E Hypotension during operation
Incidence of post-dural puncture headache in subarachnoid block is related to
A Needle size
B Multiple puncture
C Pregnancy
D Patient's position during injection
E Hypotension during operation
Lumber puncture
A Is a part of the diagnostic work-up in an infant with unexplained pyrexia
B Is useful in the diagnosis of subarachnoid haemorrhage
C May have fatal consequences if performed in communicating hydrocephalus
D Should be performed with the patient in the prone position
E Involves the insertion of a fine needle in to the subdural space

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