Abstract
Traumatic lumbar punctures occur frequently in the neonatal intensive care unit, making the interpretation of cerebrospinal fluid values difficult. We report correction factors for cerebrospinal fluid protein and white blood cells in the face of red blood cell contamination. These correction factors should facilitate the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis in highrisk hospitalized infants.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Cerebrospinal Fluid / chemistry
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Cerebrospinal Fluid / cytology
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins / cerebrospinal fluid
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Erythrocyte Count
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Female
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Gestational Age
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
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Leukocyte Count
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Linear Models
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Male
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Meningitis, Bacterial / cerebrospinal fluid*
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Meningitis, Bacterial / diagnosis
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Spinal Puncture / adverse effects
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Spinal Puncture / methods*
Substances
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins