Meningitis in Children Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following results would contraindicate a lumbar puncture?
-HB in range
-High WBC
-High Neutrophils
-Low Platelets (Thrombocytopenia)
A
Thrombocytopenia-
Thrombocytopenia is thought to increase the risk of LP complications, especially in spinal bleeds.
