BMJ : British medical journal
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Randomised controlled trial of atraumatic versus standard needles for diagnostic lumbar puncture.
To compare the ease of use of atraumatic needles with standard needles for diagnostic lumbar puncture and the incidence of headache after their use. ⋯ Atraumatic needles significantly reduced the incidence of moderate to severe headache and the need for medical interventions after diagnostic lumbar punctures, but they were associated with a higher failure rate than standard needles.