The site of lumbar puncture is the back of the waist. This specific site is uncertain, because the diseases treated during lumbar puncture are different and the effects are different. For example, it is common to do some central nervous inflammation and vascular diseases, and lumbar puncture can be done, and it is different for some parts of lumbar puncture. Generally, the 3~4 gap of the waist is selected.

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Precautions:

Lumbar puncture is a surgical operation. Keep the wound dry, keep the puncture site away from water, and pay attention to dressing change after operation.

To put on the pillow and lie in bed for 6 hours, so as to achieve that the production of cerebrospinal fluid is equal to or greater than the release of cerebrospinal fluid, and to avoid premature head-up and formation of intracranial hypotension headache or cerebral hernia.

Pay attention to light diet, eat digestible food and avoid spicy food after operation.

It is necessary to keep calm, avoid nervousness and relax after operation, which is conducive to early recovery.

If you have headache, dyspnea and other discomfort, you must seek medical attention in time, and carry out fluid replacement or symptomatic treatment according to the situation.

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