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Cerebrospinal fluid sampling – (a) cerebellomedullary cistern
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 129 (2024); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781913859145.2.27
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Cerebrospinal fluid sampling – (a) cerebellomedullary cistern
- From: BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice
- Item: Procedures A to Z, pp 129 - 133
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859145.2.27
- Copyright: © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: March 2024
Abstract
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples are used in cases of suspected meningitis, infectious or inflammatory central nervous system disease, pyrexia of unknown origin, and suspected central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, or when imaging and other diagnostic tests are inconclusive.
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Figure C.8:
The patient should be placed in (a) lateral recumbency with (b) an assistant holding the head in position to obtain a cerebrospinal fluid sample from the cerebellomedullary cistern. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure C.8:
The patient should be placed in (a) lateral recumbency with (b) an assistant holding the head in position to obtain a cerebrospinal fluid sample from the cerebellomedullary cistern.
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Figure C.9:
Needle insertion site (X). A = atlas; B = occipital protuberance. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure C.9:
Needle insertion site (X). A = atlas; B = occipital protuberance. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure C.10:
(a) The needle should be inserted parallel to the table surface and perpendicular to the skin. (b) The needle should be advanced slowly into the subarachnoid space. (c) Collection tubes for samples. (d) Cerebrospinal fluid should be allowed to drip passively from the needle hub into a collection tube. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure C.10:
(a) The needle should be inserted parallel to the table surface and perpendicular to the skin. (b) The needle should be advanced slowly into the subarachnoid space. (c) Collection tubes for samples. (d) Cerebrospinal fluid should be allowed to drip passively from the needle hub into a collection tube.
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Procedure video: Cerebrospinal fluid sampling - cerebellomedullary cistern
This video shows how to sample cerebrospinal fluid at the cerebellomedullary cistern. Please note that, for filming purposes, this procedure was performed on a cadaver. Appropriate aseptic techniques should be employed when performing this procedure.