Cerebrospinal fluid sampling

doi:10.22233/9781905319831.2.27

British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 109 (2014); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781905319831.2.27

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Cerebrospinal fluid sampling

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From: BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice
Item: Procedures A to Z, pp 109 - 115
DOI: 10.22233/9781905319831.2.27
Copyright: © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Publication Date: January 2014

Abstract

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CSF samples are used in cases of suspected meningitis, infectious or inflammatory central nervous system disease, pyrexia of unknown origin, and suspected CNS lymphoma.

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Patient preparation for cerebromedullary CSF sampling

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Patient preparation for cerebromedullary CSF sampling Patient preparation for cerebromedullary CSF sampling

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Needle insertion site (X). A = atlas. B = occipital protuberance

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Needle insertion site (X). A = atlas. B = occipital protuberance Needle insertion site (X). A = atlas. B = occipital protuberance

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Taking a cerebromedullary CSF sample

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Taking a cerebromedullary CSF sample Taking a cerebromedullary CSF sample

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Advance the needle very slowly

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Advance the needle very slowly Advance the needle very slowly

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Collection of CSF sample

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Collection of CSF sample Collection of CSF sample

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Patient preparation for lumbar cistern CSF sampling

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Patient preparation for lumbar cistern CSF sampling Patient preparation for lumbar cistern CSF sampling

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The needle is inserted at an angle of 45 degrees to the skin

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The needle is inserted at an angle of 45 degrees to the skin The needle is inserted at an angle of 45 degrees to the skin

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Advance the needle until it hits bone. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission

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Advance the needle until it hits bone. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission Advance the needle until it hits bone. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission

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Remove the stylet and wait for CSF to flow

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Remove the stylet and wait for CSF to flow Remove the stylet and wait for CSF to flow