Therapeutic Lumbar Punctures in Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis: Should Opening Pressure Direct Management?
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac416
Abstract: Abstract Background Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) frequently complicates cryptococcal meningitis. Therapeutic lumbar punctures (LPs) have acute survival benefits in the first week, and we sought to understand the longer-term survival impact of therapeutic LPs. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: cryptococcal meningitis; icp; baseline icp; lumbar punctures ... See more keywords