The type of needle used during a lumbar puncture makes a significant difference in the subsequent occurrence of headache, nerve irritation and hearing disturbance in patients, according to a study by ...

Hamilton, ON (December 6, 2017) - The type of needle used during a lumbar puncture makes a significant difference in the subsequent occurrence of headache, nerve irritation and hearing disturbance in ...

Atraumatic needles enhance patient safety by reducing tissue trauma and minimizing post-procedure complications such as post-dural puncture headaches. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 ...

(HealthDay News) — Atraumatic needles appear to be effective for preventing postdural puncture headache (PDPH), according to a study published in the July 1 issue of The Spine Journal. Ana Castrillo, ...

Scientists of the Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University named after R.E. Alekseev (NSTU) have created a surgical needle that minimizes damage to stitched tissues and reduces the time of ...

Using atraumatic needles for lumbar punctures is just as effective and results in a significant decrease in complications such as headaches and also more than a 50 percent reduction in patient ...