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
Safe Use of Low–Molecular-weight Heparin in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Lymphoma Around Lumbar Punctures
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DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000000988
Abstract: Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma (ALL) undergo multiple lumbar punctures (LPs) and frequently require low–molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for thromboembolic complications. We evaluated if withholding LMWH 24 hours before and after LPs prevented bleeding… read more here.
Keywords: low molecular; leukemia lymphoma; lymphoblastic leukemia; molecular weight ... See more keywords
Sedation Practices for Lumbar Punctures in Patients With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Multicenter Retrospective Study Using Pediatric Health Information Systems
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DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000002446
Abstract: Background: Sedation is often used to reduce pain and anxiety in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) undergoing lumbar punctures (LPs). There is a potential for long-term effects on neurocognition with repeat sedative exposures… read more here.
Keywords: patients acute; lymphoblastic leukemia; lumbar punctures; acute lymphoblastic ... See more keywords
The Success of Resident-Associated Lumbar Punctures at a Large, Single-Center Children's Hospital
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002884
Abstract: Objectives The frequency of lumbar punctures (LPs) has declined across US children's hospitals over the past decade, potentially decreasing procedural learning opportunities for pediatric resident trainees. Our study sought to determine whether the proportion of… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric residents; proportion; success; resident associated ... See more keywords
Worth the risk? Contemporary indications, yield, and complications of lumbar punctures in a metropolitan Australian health service.
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.15761
Abstract: BACKGROUND Performing lumbar punctures carries a risk of harm to the patient, but the information cerebrospinal fluid provides often makes this procedure necessary. Clinicians in the Australian setting would benefit from having more information on… read more here.
Keywords: contemporary indications; punctures metropolitan; risk; lumbar punctures ... See more keywords
Efficacy of ultrasound guidance for lumbar punctures: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
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DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-138238
Abstract: Ultrasound guidance has been reported to facilitate the performance of lumbar punctures (LPs). However, the use of ultrasound guidance has not yet received consistent conclusions. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the… read more here.
Keywords: review meta; ultrasound guidance; systematic review; guidance ... See more keywords
Cerebrospinal fluid findings in COVID-19: a multicenter study of 150 lumbar punctures in 127 patients
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DOI: 10.1186/s12974-021-02339-0
Abstract: Background Comprehensive data on the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) profile in patients with COVID-19 and neurological involvement from large-scale multicenter studies are missing so far. Objective To analyze systematically the CSF profile in COVID-19. Methods Retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: cerebrospinal fluid; csf; 127 patients; 150 lumbar ... See more keywords
Things We Do for No Reason™: Lumbar Punctures in Low-Risk Febrile Infants with Bronchiolitis.
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DOI: 10.12788/jhm.3317
Abstract: Inspired by the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely® campaign, the “Things We Do for No ReasonTM” (TWDFNR) series reviews practices that have become common parts of hospital care but may provide little value to our patients.… read more here.
Keywords: punctures low; reason lumbar; risk febrile; things reason ... See more keywords