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  1. Nick A. Koontz, M.D.

    Nick A. Koontz, M.D.

    1. Neuroradiologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    CT scan, MRI, X-ray, Lumbar puncture, Biopsy, Fluoroscopy-guided biopsy, Epidural steroid injection, Epidural blood pat...ch, Myelogram, CT-guided biopsy, CT-guided aspiration, Imaging procedure, CT angiogram, CT brain perfusion, Cisternogram, MR myelogram, Epidural fibrin glue patch, Lumbar discography, MRI of cochlear implant, Neck pain, Trigeminal neuralgia, CSF leak, CSF-venous fistula

  2. Emily R. Levy, M.D.

    Emily R. Levy, M.D.

    1. Pediatric Critical Care Specialist
    2. Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Central venous catheterization, Chest tube placement, Lumbar puncture, Arterial li...ne placement, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Cardiogenic shock, Sepsis, Respiratory failure, Cardiovascular device-associated infection, Fungal infection, Bloodstream infection

  3. Keir MacKay, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.

    Keir MacKay, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.

    1. Internist
    2. Hospitalist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Central venous catheterization, Mechanical ventilation, Thoracentesis, Lumbar puncture, Paracentesis, Arterial line pla...cement, Diabetes, Anemia, Heart failure, COPD, Pneumonia, Asthma

  4. Dania G. Malik, M.D.

    Dania G. Malik, M.D.

    1. Radiologist
    2. Neuroradiologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Lumbar puncture

  5. Wayne A. Martini, Jr., M.D.

    Wayne A. Martini, Jr., M.D.

    1. Emergency Medicine Physician
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Wound care, Joint injection, Ultrasound-guided injection, Trigger point injection, Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal in...jection, Trauma care, Central venous catheter removal, Central venous catheterization, Electrocardiogram, CPR, Stress echocardiogram, Lumbar puncture, Fracture treatment, Arthrocentesis, Nail removal, Peripheral nerve block, Suture removal, Catheter insertion, Incision care, Bloodborne pathogen exposure treatment, Abdominal aorta ultrasound, Cast application, Gastric feeding tube replacement, Catheter removal, Cast removal, Incentive spirometry

  6. Nick G. Matthees, M.D.

    Nick G. Matthees, M.D.

    1. Neuroradiologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    CT scan, MRI, Lumbar puncture, Myelogram, CT-guided biopsy, CT angiogram, CSF leak

  7. Seyed M. Mirsattari, M.D., Ph.D.

    Seyed M. Mirsattari, M.D., Ph.D.

    1. Neurologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Deep brain stimulation, EEG, Lumbar puncture, Intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring, Vagus nerve stimulation, Ster...eoelectroencephalography, Electrocorticography, Neurostimulation treatment, Functional MRI , Functional neurologic disorder, Epilepsy, Seizure , Psychogenic nonepileptic seizure

  8. Brendan J. Mulhern, M.D.

    Brendan J. Mulhern, M.D.

    1. Pediatric Hospitalist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Lumbar puncture

  9. Javier L. Munoz, M.D., M.B.A.

    Javier L. Munoz, M.D., M.B.A.

    1. Hematologist / Oncologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration, CAR-T cell therapy, Autologous stem cell transplant, Lu...mbar puncture, Intrathecal chemotherapy, Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, Cutaneous b-cell lymphoma, Diffuse large b-cell lymphoma, Follicular lymphoma

  10. Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S.

    Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S.

    1. Critical Care Specialist
    2. Pulmonologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Central venous catheterization, Bronchoscopy, Mechanical ventilation, Thoracentesis, Lumbar puncture, Paracentesis, ARD...S, COPD, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Respiratory failure, Septic shock, Respiratory infection, Community acquired pneumonia

May 04, 2024
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  4. Fowler GC, et al., eds. Lumbar puncture. In: Pfenninger and Fowler's Procedures for Primary Care. 4th ed. Elsevier; 2020. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Jan. 9, 2022.
  5. Fastle RK, et al. Lumbar puncture: Indications, contraindications, technique and complications in children. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 9, 2022.
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Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)