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Iatrogenic Multi Spaces, Spinal Hemorrhage after Lumbar Puncture

Hamza Mustufa Khan, Nausheen Naveed, Hafsa Khan.

Abstract
A very rare complication following a lumbar puncture is creation of an iatrogenic multi space, leading to spinal hemorrhage in either the epidural, subdural or subarachnoid spaces. We report a case of iatrogenic multi spacing following a failed lumbar puncture
to obtain a CT Myelogram. This case is important as multiple attempts of lumbar puncture, whether to obtain a spinal tap or CT Myelogram, could lead to complications such as the ones our patient faced. Improper lumbar puncture could lead to spinal hemorrhage. A proper procedure is very important because these hemorrhages can lead to a multitude of complications for the patient later on in life.

Key words: Hemorrhage, Iatrogenic, Lumbar Puncture, Multispace


 
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Khan HM, Naveed N, Khan H. Iatrogenic Multi Spaces, Spinal Hemorrhage after Lumbar Puncture. SAJEM. 2020; 3(1): 64-65. doi:10.5455/sajem.030108


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Khan HM, Naveed N, Khan H. Iatrogenic Multi Spaces, Spinal Hemorrhage after Lumbar Puncture. https://www.sajem.org/?mno=99751 [Access: December 05, 2023]. doi:10.5455/sajem.030108


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Khan HM, Naveed N, Khan H. Iatrogenic Multi Spaces, Spinal Hemorrhage after Lumbar Puncture. SAJEM. 2020; 3(1): 64-65. doi:10.5455/sajem.030108



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Khan HM, Naveed N, Khan H. Iatrogenic Multi Spaces, Spinal Hemorrhage after Lumbar Puncture. SAJEM. (2020), [cited December 05, 2023]; 3(1): 64-65. doi:10.5455/sajem.030108



Harvard Style

Khan, H. M., Naveed, . N. & Khan, . H. (2020) Iatrogenic Multi Spaces, Spinal Hemorrhage after Lumbar Puncture. SAJEM, 3 (1), 64-65. doi:10.5455/sajem.030108



Turabian Style

Khan, Hamza Mustufa, Nausheen Naveed, and Hafsa Khan. 2020. Iatrogenic Multi Spaces, Spinal Hemorrhage after Lumbar Puncture. South Asian Journal of Emergency Medicine, 3 (1), 64-65. doi:10.5455/sajem.030108



Chicago Style

Khan, Hamza Mustufa, Nausheen Naveed, and Hafsa Khan. "Iatrogenic Multi Spaces, Spinal Hemorrhage after Lumbar Puncture." South Asian Journal of Emergency Medicine 3 (2020), 64-65. doi:10.5455/sajem.030108



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Khan, Hamza Mustufa, Nausheen Naveed, and Hafsa Khan. "Iatrogenic Multi Spaces, Spinal Hemorrhage after Lumbar Puncture." South Asian Journal of Emergency Medicine 3.1 (2020), 64-65. Print. doi:10.5455/sajem.030108



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Khan, H. M., Naveed, . N. & Khan, . H. (2020) Iatrogenic Multi Spaces, Spinal Hemorrhage after Lumbar Puncture. South Asian Journal of Emergency Medicine, 3 (1), 64-65. doi:10.5455/sajem.030108