title: [How to do: The diagnostic lumbar puncture].
abstract: The diagnostic lumbar puncture is an important diagnostic tool in various neurological diseases, such as inflammatory processes of the central nervous system. Considering relevant contraindications and performed in a standardised manner, the lumbar puncture can be regarded as a safe procedure with few side effects. The additional diagnostic yield is also of relevance in numerous non-neurological conditions.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Mainz.
authors.forename: Klaus
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gröschel
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Mainz.
authors.forename: Sonja
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gröschel
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology*; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods*; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*