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The distance between the skin and the subarachnoid space is influenced by age – from 10 to 15mm in newborns.10 The distance between skin and subarachnoid space can be related to height or weight using the formulae: | The distance between the skin and the subarachnoid space is influenced by age – from 10 to 15mm in newborns.10 The distance between skin and subarachnoid space can be related to height or weight using the formulae: | ||
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The subarachnoid space in newborns is very narrow (6 to 8mm) and successful lumbar puncture in this population requires great precision and avoidance of lateral deviation. | The subarachnoid space in newborns is very narrow (6 to 8mm) and successful lumbar puncture in this population requires great precision and avoidance of lateral deviation. | ||
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Table 1. CSF volume in children | Table 1. CSF volume in children | ||