Oh hellll yes. Did my first lumbar puncture (aka spinal tap) today. On a 5 year old. Champagne tap! (A “champagne tap” is when you get clear CSF fluid without any red cells in the fluid, as they can often contaminate your results.)

My attending, being the awesome guy he is, ran out and bought me a mini bottle of Korbel to celebrate.

I love procedures.

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