A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) was performed, and the initial pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was measured.
Used to document the execution of a lumbar puncture procedure that includes the measurement of CSF opening pressure. This pressure measurement can be a crucial diagnostic indicator for various neurological conditions.
"Lumbar puncture performed with opening pressure measurement. Send CSF for cell count, glucose, protein, and gram stain."
Describing the procedures performed and the specific tests conducted on the collected cerebrospinal fluid.
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