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 ...

The type of needle used in certain kinds of anesthesia is not linked to post-dural puncture headache (PDPH), a serious and potentially life-threatening complication, according to a recent study. The ...

UPPER SAUCON TWP., Pa.- Olympus Corporation is expanding its global recall for a certain type of needle, following reports of patient injuries and one death. The recall, first announced last August, ...

Needles are medical equipment which are in use for a range of medical practices. The waste associated with the needles is classified under the biomedical waste which includes objects such as sharp ...

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 ...