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    Atraumatic needles for lumbar puncture: why haven't neurologists changed?

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    Volume
    16
    Pagination
    18 - 22
    DOI
    10.1136/practneurol-2014-001055
    Journal
    Pract Neurol
    Issue
    1
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    Abstract
    Diagnostic lumbar puncture is a key procedure in neurology; however, it is commonly complicated by post-lumbar puncture headache. Atraumatic needle systems can dramatically reduce the incidence of this iatrogenic complication. However, only a minority of neurologists use such needles. In this paper, we discuss possible reasons why neurologists have not switched to new technology, looking more at diffusion of innovation rather than lack of evidence. We suggest ways to overcome this failure to adopt change, ranging from local interventions to patient empowerment.
    Authors
    Davis, A; Dobson, R; Kaninia, S; Giovannoni, G; Schmierer, K
    URI
    http://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/10032
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    • Centre for Neuroscience, Surgery and Trauma [962]
    Language
    eng
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