neurologic disorders
How To Do Lumbar Puncture
Aftercare
Bedrest after lumbar puncture is unnecessary and does not reduce the incidence of post-lumbar puncture headache; however, recumbency remains helpful in treating post-lumbar puncture headache. Increased oral intake of fluids has been suggested to treat post-procedural headache but has not been effective in controlled trials.Caffeinemay help prevent post-procedural headache. Instruct the patient to be vigilant for persistent or worsening back pain (may occur up to several days after the lumbar puncture), which requires prompt evaluation to exclude or hematoma. 