Assessment of Mental Status Diagnostic Assessment
Myelography
Myelography enables the vertebral column, intervertebral disks, spinal nerve roots, and blood vessels to be visualized. A contrast medium is inserted into the subarachnoid space of the spine. A lumbar puncture is the usual insertion site.
Contrast Media Method
A contrast medium is injected and x-rays are taken. Follow-up care requires vital and neuro signs, bed rest for 6 hours, extremity used is checked for adequate circulation demonstrated by skin color and temperature, pulses distal to the injection site and capillary refill.