Computed Tomography of the Head before Lumbar Puncture in Adults with Suspected Meningitis
2001; Massachusetts Medical Society; Volume: 345; Issue: 24 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1056/nejmoa010399
ISSN1533-4406
AutoresRodrigo Hasbun, James J. Abrahams, James F. Jekel, Vincent Quagliarello,
Tópico(s)Sinusitis and nasal conditions
ResumoIn adults with suspected meningitis clinicians routinely order computed tomography (CT) of the head before performing a lumbar puncture.
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