Table 2 Lumbar puncture results for the standard position group and improved position group
From: Lumbar Puncture in the prone position for Low Birth Weight Neonates
Parameters | Standard Position Group (n=89) | Improved Position Group (n=82) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of Operators | 3 | 2 | Â |
Success rate of first time attempt (%) | 57(64%) | 70(85.3%) | 0.001 |
Overall success rate of two times attempts | 80(89.9%) | 80(97.6%) | 0.041 |
NIAPAS rating | 10.18±4.2 | 4.72±1.5 | 0.000 |
Adverse event incidence (%) | 24 | 3 | 0.000 |