SAH-LUMBAR PUNCTURE

SUMMARY

1. The most sensitive test for SAH, however false positives may occur: from a traumatic tap.

2. May theoretically precipitate re-bleeding by reducing transmural pressure, thus only remove a small amount with a small spinal needle.

Reference(s)

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