Ultrasound-assisted Lumbar Puncture for Obese Pediatric Oncology Patients: A Feasibility Study
Leviter J, Kadan-Lottick NS, Auerbach C, Riera A. Ultrasound-assisted Lumbar Puncture for Obese Pediatric Oncology Patients: A Feasibility Study. Journal Of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 2021, 44: 438-441. PMID: 34862351, DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000002362.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric oncology patientsLumbar punctureOncology patientsStandard of carePediatric oncology providersSuccessful lumbar punctureDelivery of careUltrasound-assisted lumbar punctureLP successOncology providersDeep sedationHigh success rateCare ultrasoundTherapeutic interventionsPatientsPromising modalitySuccess rateLP procedurePunctureCarePromising strategyMost casesLow numberObesitySedation