Craig et al developed an equation for estimating the depth of insertion of a lumbar puncture. The authors are from Children's Hospital Lewisham, Kingston General Hospital and Central Middlesex Hospital London.
Patient selection: pediatric from 0.01 (1 month) to 16 years
Parameter:
(1) height in cm
depth of needle insertion in cm =
= (0.03 * (height in cm))
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