2006. How do I perform a lumbar puncture and analyze the results to diagnose bacterial meningitis? JAMA 296 :2010–2026. 10.1001/jama.296.16.2012 [ Cross Ref ]•• Straus SE, Thorpe KE, Holroyd-Leduc J: How do I perform a lumbar puncture and analyze the results to diagnose b...
Letters How to Perform a Lumbar Puncture Jeffrey L. Kaufman, MD JAMA Letters How to Perform a Lumbar Puncture—Reply Sharon E. Straus, MD, MSc, FRCPC; Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, MD, FRCPC JAMA Full Text To the Editor: We are concerned about the recommendation that Dr Straus and colleagues1 mad...
For those of you just tuning in: sudden and very scary symptoms led me to the ER in Brooklyn, where they performed a lumbar puncture to rule out certain conditions. Truthfully, it was one of the most painful experiences of my life. It’s not supposed to be a painful procedure, but for...
A lumbar puncture is generally done as an outpatient procedure. You will be able to go home the same day of the procedure. You will, however, need someone to drive you home. The procedure generally takes 45 minutes to complete. Before the procedure, your doctor may Order your blood tests...
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Perform lumbar punctures, electroencephalography, electromyography and nerve conduction velocity tests Interpret test results to arrive at a diagnosis Develop specialised treatment plansdepending on the disease; manage and adapt the plans according to the patient’s progress ...
How do I perform a lumbar puncture and analyze the results to diagnose bacterial meningitis. JAMA, 296 (2006), pp. 2012-2022.Straus SE, Thorpe KE, Holroyd‑Leduc J. How do I perform a lumbar puncture and analyze the results to diagnose bacterial meningitis? JAMA 2006;296:2012‑...
How to Perform a Lumbar Puncture.A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "How do I perform a lumbar puncture and analyze the results to diagnose bacterial meningitis?," by S. E. Straus and colleagues.KaufmanVascular Services of Western New EnglandJeffrey L....
How do I perform a lumbar puncture, and analyze the results to diagnose bacterial meningitis. JAMA. 2006;296:2012-2022.Rawle A Seupaul.How Do I Perform a Lumbar Puncture and Analyze the Results to Diagnose Bacterial Meningitis?.Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2007...
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