How do I perform a lumbar puncture and analyze the results to diagnose bacterial meningitis?

Article Abstract:

Diagnostic lumbar punctures (LPs) techniques that may decrease the risk of adverse events and the evidence about test accuracy of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis of patients with bacterial meningitis are reviewed. Use of small-gauge atraumatic needles that decrease the risk of headache, future research focusing on evaluating interventions to optimize the success of diagnostic LP and improving training in procedural skills are recommended.

Methods, Diagnosis, Complications and side effects, Spine, Lumbar puncture, Bacterial meningitis

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It's simple, really

Article Abstract:

The author recalls her visit to the hospital where her father was up for an evaluation to rule out spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, an infection of the fluid that had even building in his belly over the past four years as his liver gave out.

Causes of, Alcoholism, Personal account

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Does this patient have bacterial peritonitis or portal hypertension? How do I perform a paracentesis and analyze the results?

Article Abstract:

A case study of a middle aged male patient manifesting cirrhosis accompanied with fever and diagnosed with ascots and abdominal tenderness is presented. The bacterial peritonitis is diagnosed in the ascitic fluid samples of the patients.

Usage, Ascites, Paracentesis, Portal hypertension, Clinical report

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