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Results 1 - 10 of 18 for puncture
  1. Laceration versus puncture wound (image) 
    ... debris from whatever object caused the cut. A puncture wound is usually caused by a sharp pointy ... bleed excessively and can appear to close up. Puncture wounds are also prone to infection and should ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19616.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Emergency airway puncture (image) 
    An emergency airway puncture may be performed if all efforts to dislodge an object from the throat have failed. The procedure involves inserting ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17166.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) (image) 
    A lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, is a procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid to check for the presence of disease or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19078.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Lumbar puncture (image) 
    ... cushion. CSF is usually obtained through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). During the procedure, a needle is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9587.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Emergency airway puncture - series (image) 
    Images ... The larynx is a tubular structure in the neck, through which air passes to the lungs. The thyroid and cricoid cartilage form ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100113_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. CSF oligoclonal banding - series (image) 
    ... of the spine. This is called a lumbar puncture. How the test will feel: The position used during lumbar puncture may be uncomfortable, but you must remain in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100145_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. White blood cell count - series (image) 
    ... elbow or the back of the hand. The puncture site is cleaned with antiseptic, and a tourniquet ( ... been collected, the needle is removed, and the puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding. Infant ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100151_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Gallbladder removal - Series (image) 
    ... camera, are introduced into the abdomen through small puncture holes. If the procedure is expected to be ... navel). Instruments are inserted through 2 more small puncture holes. The gallbladder is found, the vessels and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100021_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Complete blood count - series (image) 
    ... risk of complication, including: Oozing of blood from puncture site Fainting or feeling lightheaded Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin) Multiple punctures to locate veins Infection (a slight risk any ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100152_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Knee arthroscopy - series (image) 
    Several small punctures are made into the knee joint while the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia) or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100117_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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