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Antibiotics after I&D, Lumbar Puncture for Bacterial Meningitis, and Spinal Epidural Abscess
Emergency Medicine News, 06/22/09
Diaz JA - The authors of this article performed a systematic literature review to identify studies on interventions that improve the success of performing a lumbar puncture and minimize adverse side effects. Additionally, the authors examined the accuracy of cerebral spinal fluid analysis in adult patients with suspected bacterial meningitis. The review also included five studies (587 patients) that compared the use of atraumatic needles with standard needles.
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