Adverse effects are rare but include spontaneous abortion, injury to fetus or placenta, bleeding, premature labor and infection. During the procedure, you are asked to fold your hands behind your head to prevent you from accidentally touching the sterile field and causing contamination. No changes necessary. No changes necessary. Put on surgical gown.
Discomfort disappears when the test is finished.
Equipment used Alcohol or povidone-iodine solution. Sterile needle with syringe. Sterile spinal needle with stylet. Description of test You or a close relative will be required to sign a consent form after the procedure has been explained to you. Fold hands behind your head.