Despite the mortality and long-term sequelae occurring secondary to neonatal meningitis, past studies have shown that lumbar punctures (LPs) are not done in neonates as often as they should be. This ...
276 LP attempts were examined prospectively by physician questionnaire and medical record review. Factors occurring at the time of LP as well as time required for CSF receipt at the laboratory (DEL) ...
Cerebrospinal fluid analysis is a test used to diagnose conditions that affect the central nervous system. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear liquid that is produced mostly in the ventricles of the ...