Lesson of the week. Lumbar puncture still has an important role in diagnosing subarachnoid haemorrhage.
Wasserberg
J
J
Department of Neurosurgery, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow. jwasserberg@compuserve.com
Barlow
P
P
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000009:adverse effects; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis*