Using atraumatic needles for lumbar punctures is just as effective and results in a significant decrease in complications such as headaches and also more than a 50 percent reduction in patient ...

Concerns about the risk of infection of reusable needles prompted the use of disposable acupuncture needles that were introduced in the late 1970s. Since that time, they have gradually been adopted ...

Hamilton, ON (December 6, 2017) - The type of needle used during a lumbar puncture makes a significant difference in the subsequent occurrence of headache, nerve irritation and hearing disturbance in ...