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[Articles] Atraumatic versus conventional lumbar puncture needles: a systematic review and meta-analysis

19:45 EST 6 Dec 2017 | The Lancet

Among patients who had lumbar puncture, atraumatic needles were associated with a decrease in the incidence of postdural-puncture headache and in the need for patients to return to hospital for additional therapy, and had similar efficacy to conventional needles. These findings offer clinicians and stakeholders a comprehensive assessment and high-quality evidence for the safety and efficacy of atraumatic needles as a superior option for patients who require lumbar puncture.

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