title: Depth of insertion of a lumbar puncture needle.
abstract: The depth of lumbar puncture needle insertion was recorded in 107 children. Height provided the best guide to the minimum and maximum depths of insertion. Mean depth of insertion (cm) = 0.03 x height of child (cm).
authors.affiliation: Children's Hospital, Lewisham.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Craig
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stroobant
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Winrow
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001827:Body Height; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009339:Needles; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000379:methods*