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Disposable Atraumatic Spinal Needle

Disposable Atraumatic Spinal Needle

The disposable atraumatic spinal needle is used to access the fluid of the sac surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is flexible, has a blunt tip, and may be left in place after use to drain fluid. Normal saline solution is injected through a small needle inserted into the barrel of the spinal needle. The aspirating spinal needle has a double lumen; one lumen contains the fluid aspirated and the other lumen is for injecting contrast medium.

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  • Specially designed needlepoint shape causes no trauma of spinal dura mater, and sutomatically closes the puncture port after withdrawal of the needle to reduce the leak of cerebrospinal fluid, with the occurrence of PDPH evidently declined.
  • Proper shape and position of the side hole maintains adequate flow and reduces imperfect retardations as well.

What is the Disposable Atraumatic Spinal Needle?

The disposable atraumatic spinal needle is a needle that is used to puncture the spine in order to access the spinal cord. It is a thin, hollow needle that is inserted into the space between the vertebrae, and its tip is designed to cause minimal damage to the surrounding tissue. The needle is attached to a syringe, and when the plunger is depressed, a small amount of fluid is injected into the spinal cord. This helps to numb the area and makes it easier for the surgeon to access the spinal cord.

How does it compare to the Aspiration Needle?

The Aspiration Needle is a disposable, atraumatic spinal needle that is used for the placement of epidural and subarachnoid catheters. It is also used for the removal of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lumbar region of the spine. The Aspiration Needle has a beveled tip and a side port that allows for CSF aspiration. The Aspiration Needle is available in sizes 18G to 27G. The Disposable Atraumatic Spinal Needle is also a disposable, atraumatic spinal needle that is used for the placement of epidural and subarachnoid catheters. The Disposable Atraumatic Spinal Needle does not have a side port and does not allow for CSF aspiration. The Disposable Atraumatic Spinal Needle is available in sizes 18G to 27G. So, how do these two needles compare? First, let's look at their similarities. Both needles are disposable and atraumatic, meaning they cause minimal tissue damage. They are both available in sizes 18G to 27G. Now let's look at their differences. The Aspiration Needle has a beveled tip and a side port that allows for CSF aspiration while the Disposable Atraumatic Spinal Needle does not have either of those features. Because of this, the Aspiration Needle is better suited for the placement of epidural and subarachnoid catheters and the removal of cerebrospinal fluid from the lumbar region of the spine.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each needle type?

The disposable atraumatic spinal needle is designed to minimize tissue trauma and minimize the risk of infection. The aspiration needle is designed to quickly and efficiently remove fluid from the spine.

The advantages of the disposable atraumatic spinal needle include:

- reduced tissue trauma

 

- reduced risk of infection

 

- less pain for the patient

 

The disadvantages of the disposable atraumatic spinal needle include:

 

- slightly higher cost

 

- may not be as effective in removing fluid from the spine compared to the aspiration needle

Is there a difference in cost for both types of needles?

Yes, there is a difference in cost for both types of needles. The disposable atraumatic spinal needle is more expensive than the aspiration needle. However, the disposable atraumatic spinal needle is designed for use with a specific type of syringe and may not be compatible with all types of syringes. The aspiration needle is less expensive and can be used with any type of syringe.

 

Disposable Atraumatic Spinal Needle

To evaluate disposal atraumatic spinal needle use among US neurologists.  puncture headache following lumbar puncture may be dramatically reduced through the use of atraumatic pencil-point spinal needles. It was hypothesized that atraumatic spinal needles are rarely used by members of specialties outside of anesthesiology. To determine the extent to which Disposable Atraumatic Spinal Needle are currently being used for lumbar puncture in the United States, American neurologists (one group of physicians who regularly perform lumbar punctures) were surveyed. A questionnaire was mailed to all 7798 members of the American Academy of Neurology listed in the membership directory. The questionnaire included items pertaining to age, practice setting, knowledge of pencil-point (atraumatic) spinal needles, and lumbar puncture practices. Only a fraction (2%) of the neurologists surveyed routinely use atraumatic spinal needles. Almost half of the responding neurologists reported having no knowledge of pencil-point spinal needles. Among those who did have knowledge of these new spinal needles, the most common reasons given for not using them were nonavailability and expense. Atraumatic spinal needles for lumbar puncture have been shown to dramatically decrease the risk of postdural puncture headache. Although the use of these needles is standard practice among anesthesiologists, they have not been adopted by other medical specialties. This may lead to unnecessary morbidity among patients undergoing lumbar puncture.   At Nexgenmedical you will get all types of Healthcareproduct at lowest price   disposable-atraumatic-spinal-needle