Spinal Needle
The primary function of a spinal needle is to administer fluids directly into the spinal cord of a patient. The needle is much more robust and larger than a regular needle used for most intravenous techniques, in order to stand up to the pressure of penetrating the thick spinal cord.
There are 2 types of spinal needle point bevel, pencil spinal needles and quincke spinal needles.
FEATURES
Pencil Point​
This variant of spinal needle is equipped with a tapered tip.
The specially designed bevel of the needle ensures minimal leakage of CSF;
Tapered point reduces damage to impacted tissue
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Quincke Point
This variant is considered the standard needle for diagnostic lumbar puncture.
Fitted with a cutting tip;
Useful for diagnosing diseases afflicting the central nervous system, such as subarachnoid hemorrhage.