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July 1, 1972Headache The Journal of Head and Face PainOpen Access

A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial Comparing the 22 Versus 26 Gauge Needle in the Production of the Post-Lumbar Puncture Syndrome in Normal Individuals

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WTWallace W. TourtellotteUniversity of VermontWHWilliam G. HendersonCardiac SurgeryRTRhonda TuckerGood Shepherd Rehabilitation

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Overview

Randomized trial compares post-lumbar puncture syndrome incidence in normal individuals using different gauge needles, suggesting implications for clinical practice.

Key Points

  • This trial aims to compare the incidence of post-lumbar puncture syndrome between two gauge needle sizes in normal individuals.
  • Conducted as a randomized, double-blind clinical trial
  • Involved normal individuals receiving either a 22 or 26 gauge needle during lumbar puncture
  • Evaluated the occurrence of post-lumbar puncture syndrome
  • The 22 gauge needle group exhibited a higher incidence of post-lumbar puncture syndrome compared to the 26 gauge needle group.
  • Statistical significance for the difference in incidence was observed, indicating a potential preference for the 26 gauge needle.

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Tourtellotte et al. (1972) studied this question.

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