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When to do a lumbar puncture.

Authors :
Riordan, F.A.I.
Cant, A.J.
Source :
Archives of Disease in Childhood. Sep2002, Vol. 87 Issue 3, p235. 3p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Reviews some of the indications for treating suspected meningitis with lumbar puncture. Benefits of lumbar puncture in suspected meningitis; Delay of lumbar presence upon emergence of symptoms of cerebral herniation; Urgency for lumbar puncture after a febrile convulsion.

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Subjects :
*LUMBAR puncture
*MENINGITIS treatment

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00039888
Volume :
87
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Archives of Disease in Childhood
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9758585
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.87.3.235
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