In an accident case, after the arrival of medical team, all should be done in early management except;
AGlasgow coma scale
BCheck BP
CStabilization of cervical vertebrae
DCheck Respiration
A resident at the emergency department is preparing for a lumbar puncture in a 26 years old female with suspected subarachnoid bleeding. Although she presented with altered sensorium, CT brain was found to be normal. During LP, which structure is pierced after the spinal needle crosses interspinous ligament?
ASupra/inter spinous ligament
BSkin
CSub cutaneous fascia
DDura mater
EArachnoid mater
FLigamentum flava
In all of the following conditions, neuraxial blockade is absolutely contraindicated, except:
APatient refusal
BSevere hypovolemia
CPre-existing neurological deficits
DCoagulopathy
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