Correction of cerebrospinal fluid protein for the presence of red blood cells in children with a traumatic lumbar puncture

J Pediatr. 2011 Jul;159(1):158-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2011.02.038. Epub 2011 Apr 14.

Abstract

We sought to determine the relationship between cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein and CSF red blood cells in children with traumatic lumbar punctures. For every 1000 cell increase in CSF red blood cells per mm(3), CSF protein increases by 1.1 mg/dL (95% CI, 0.9-1.1 mg/dL).

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid / cytology*
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins / cerebrospinal fluid*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Erythrocytes / cytology*
  • Female
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Prospective Studies
  • Spinal Puncture / adverse effects*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins