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what the risks are --> csf cell count, a csf cell count, test to measure the number of red, white blood cells, in cerebrospinal fluid, csf, csf, clear fluid that circulates, in the space surrounding the spinal cord, brain, csf, a lumbar puncture, spinal tap, cerebrospinal fluid is analyzed, in the lab, drink plenty of water, infants, children, procedure depends on child's age, previous experience, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, patients, either sit up, lie down on sides, the back parallel, bed, chin tucked under, legs curled, in the fetal position, healthcare provider, use the bony protrusions, the hip, the most appropriate location to remove fluid, at what is known, the l3-l4 vertebral level, subsequently iodine, clean off the area, a sterile sheet, draped over the surrounding area, in infants, small children, emla cream, a local anesthetic cream, numb the skin, applied, 1 hour, in adults, lidocaine, injected under the skin initially, deeper such that tissue beneath the skin, numbed, a thin 20-gauge needle, inserted, interspace between the vertebra, depending on how much subcutaneous tissue there, require shallow, deeper penetration, the needle, an audible "pop", the needle penetrates the dura, membrane that surrounds the spinal cord, encases the fluid, fluid flowing out, the needle, collected in plastic containers, under normal circumstances, opening pressure, measured, a manometer, 20-30 cc of spinal fluid, collected, sent, evaluation under the microscope, under experienced hands there should not be any pain, a feeling of pressure, the needle is inserted but, appropriate anesthetic, should not hurt, feel numbness shooting down the leg, due to irritation of a nerve root, needle is withdrawn, sensation subsides, not permanent, following the procedure, patient is advised to remain lying down, an hour, two, prevent low-pressure headaches, entire procedure takes approximately 20 minutes, csf cell count, help diagnose meningitis, infection, the brain, spinal cord, a tumor, abscess, area of tissue death, infarct, helps identify inflammation, cell count, help identify a hemorrhage, normal white blood cells, between 0, normal red blood cell count is 0, an increase of white blood cells indicates infection, inflammation, bleeding, cerebrospinal fluid, meningitis, inflammation, the membranes covering the brain, spine, encephalitis, inflammation, the brain substance, acute infection, tumor, abscess, infarct, multiple sclerosis, hemorrhage, finding of red blood cells, indicate a hemorrhage, red blood cells, in the csf, due to a traumatic spinal tap, happen spinal tap needle hits a blood vessel entering the skin, dura, important, red blood cell count clears in samples taken later, in the procedure, opposed to earlier, a ratio, the red blood cells, white blood cells is also calculated to help, diagnosis, additional conditions which this test, help diagnose, arteriovenous malformation, cerebral, cerebral aneurysm, delirium, dementia, epilepsy, guillain-barre, hemorrhagic stroke, neurosyphilis, primary lymphoma, the brain, spinal tumor, stroke secondary to syphilis, syphilitic aseptic meningitis, syphilitic myelopathy, risks of lumbar puncture, hypersensitivity, allergic, reaction, anesthetic, discomfort, headache, bleeding, spinal canal, infection, brain herniation, performed on a person, increased intracranial pressure, resulting in brain damage, death, test is not done, an examination, a ct scan, mri reveals signs of increased intracranial pressure, spinal cord, does not occur, the needle is inserted below the level, cord ends, transient leg discomfort, a nerve root is irritated by the needle, passes, the needle is withdrawn, replaced.