Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA Randomized Controlled Trial of Positioning for Lumbar Puncture in Young Infants.
The lateral and sitting positions are those most widely used to perform lumbar puncture (LP) in infants. This study sought to compare LP success rates by position. Secondary outcomes were successful LP on the first attempt and rates of procedural complications. ⋯ Among infants 1 to 90 days of age, this study found no difference in LP success between the lateral and sitting positions.