Depth of insertion of a lumbar puncture needle.

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  • A M Li
  • T Fenton
چکیده

The depth of lumbar puncture needle insertion was recorded in 107 children. Height provided the best guide to the minimum and maximum depths of insertion. Mean depth of insertion (cm) = 0.03 x height of child (cm).

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Archives of disease in childhood

دوره 80 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1997