Ultrasound Guidance Routine use of ultrasound increases success, decreases the number of needle passes and decreases traumatic taps¹ Ultrasound improves LP accuracy by More accurately locating the proper site of needle entry If the needle encounters bone, the ultrasound can be used to decide how to redirect the needle away from bone Consider using ultrasound for all lumbar … Continue reading Ultrasound Guided Lumbar Puncture