Complications after LP related to needle type: pencil-point versus Quincke

Authors: Aamodt, A.; Vedeler, C.

Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, Volume 103, Number 6, June 2001 , pp. 396-398(3)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

Objectives- We studied the incidence of complications after diagnostic lumbar puncture (LP) related to needle type. Material and methods- A 5 months' observational study of routine diagnostic LP in 83 patients was conducted. Results- Significantly more headache was observed after LP using thicker cutting needles (20G Quincke) compared with thinner cutting or non-cutting needles (22G Quincke or pencil-point). No significant difference in complications after LP was found between the 22G Quincke and pencil-point needles. Conclusion- The size of the needle and not the needle shape seems to be the main determinant for post-dural puncture headache (PDPH).

Keywords: lumbar puncture; post-dural puncture headache; needle type

Document Type: Short communication

DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0404.2001.103006396.x

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