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How do you use a blunt tip needle to perform an LP

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Final answer:

The information given does not pertain to an LP, which uses a spinal needle, not a blunt tip needle. However, if a blunt tip needle were used, proper site identification, sterilization, anesthesia, and technique are necessary steps for the procedure.

Step-by-step explanation:

The information provided describes two different medical procedures: magnetizing a needle, which is unrelated to performing a lumbar puncture (LP), and measuring blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer. The blunt tip needle is not typically used for LPs, where a spinal needle is suitable. However, if a blunt tip needle were to be used, it would involve identifying the appropriate site in the lower back, sterilizing the area, administering local anesthetic, and then carefully inserting the needle into the spinal canal to collect cerebrospinal fluid or measure spinal pressure.

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