Difference between revisions of "SAH-LP FINDINGS"
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1. Non-clotting, bloody CSF that does not clear with subsequent tubes. | 1. Non-clotting, bloody CSF that does not clear with subsequent tubes. | ||
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<br/>2. Xanthochromia | <br/>2. Xanthochromia: yellow or pink discoloration of CSF due to bilirubin/heme pigments released by breakdown of RBC. This is the most reliable means of differentiating SAH from a traumatic tap. Spectro-photometry is more accurate than visual inspection. | ||
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<br/>3. RBC count | <br/>3. RBC count: should not drop significantly. Usually > 100,000 cells/mm3. Should not increase significantly (this would indicate a traumatic tap). | ||
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<br/>4. Protein | <br/>4. Protein: elevated due to blood breakdown products. | ||
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<br/>5. Glucose | <br/>5. Glucose: may be normal or reduced as RBCs metabolize glucose with time. | ||
[[Category:Subarachnoid Haemorrhage]] | [[Category:Subarachnoid Haemorrhage]] | ||
[[Category:Neurosurgery]] | [[Category:Neurosurgery]] | ||
[[Category:Surgery]] | [[Category:Surgery]] | ||
Revision as of 11:53, 2 January 2023
SUMMARY
1. Non-clotting, bloody CSF that does not clear with subsequent tubes.
2. Xanthochromia: yellow or pink discoloration of CSF due to bilirubin/heme pigments released by breakdown of RBC. This is the most reliable means of differentiating SAH from a traumatic tap. Spectro-photometry is more accurate than visual inspection.
3. RBC count: should not drop significantly. Usually > 100,000 cells/mm3. Should not increase significantly (this would indicate a traumatic tap).
4. Protein: elevated due to blood breakdown products.
5. Glucose: may be normal or reduced as RBCs metabolize glucose with time.
