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what the risks are csf smear, spinal fluid smear, csf smear, microscopic examination of cerebrospinal fluid, csf, csf, clear fluid that circulates, in the space surrounding the spinal cord, brain, csf protects the brain, spinal cord from injury, carries products of neurosecretions, chemicals released by the neural tissue, nutrients, chemicals, in the cells, chemical changes, in the cells, csf, a lumbar puncture, spinal tap, a small amount, the csf is removed, sent, lab, a smear involves spreading a thin sample on a glass slide, fixing, preserving, sample, staining, a gram stain, bacteria, less commonly, an acid-fast stain, tuberculosis, tuberculosis-like bacteria, a fungal stain, examined under a microscope, preparation, same, csf collection, must sign a consent form, must be prepared to remain, in the hospital, at least the 6 to 8 hours that must remain lying down, infants, children, test depends on child's age, 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, position uncomfortable, imperative that the person remain, in the curled position to avoid moving the needle, possibly injuring the spinal cord, scrub, feel cold, wet, anesthetic, sting, burn, first injected, a hard pressure sensation, the needle is inserted, some brief pain, the needle goes, the meninges, pain should stop, few seconds, discomfort is minimal to moderate, entire procedure, takes, 30 minutes but, take longer, actual pressure measurements, fluid collection only takes a few minutes, examination under the microscope checks, microorganisms that causing an infection, absence of bacteria, a sterile fluid, bacteria, microorganisms, tuberculosis, fungus, viruses, indicating bacterial meningitis, infection, tertiary syphilis, risks of lumbar puncture, hypersensitivity, allergic reaction, anesthetic, discomfort, headache, leaking of csf, bleeding, spinal canal, brain herniation, performed on a person, increased intracranial pressure, potentially resulting in brain damage, death, spinal cord, particularly person moves, not applicable.