If meningitis is suspected, a lumbar puncture can be done.

如果怀疑是脑膜炎，那么可以做一个腰椎穿刺。

Blood tests are easier to administer than brain imaging or lumbar punctures.

血液检查比脑成像或腰椎穿刺术更容易进行。

One is a lumbar puncture of the spine, using a needle to draw out spinal fluid.

一种是腰椎穿刺，用针抽出脊髓液。

In young infants, a lumbar puncture can be helpful in identifying the underlying cause of the seizure.

对于婴幼儿，腰椎穿刺可以帮助确定惊厥发作的潜在原因。

When these findings present a lumbar puncture should be performed for cerebrospinal fluid analysis to confirm the diagnosis.

当存在这些症状时，需要做腰穿收集脑脊液来确定诊断。

Did Tan mention why doctors want blood tests if they already have these lumbar punctures that work well?

谭有没有提到，如果医生已经有了效果很好的腰椎穿刺，为什么还要验血?

Normal opening pressure on lumbar puncture is 100-180mm of water, or 8-15mm of mercury.

腰椎穿刺的正常压力为100到180毫米水柱，或8到15毫米汞柱。

If CT and MRI fails to prove any mass lesions within the skull, lumbar puncture can be performed.

如果CT或MRI没有发现颅内占位效应，那么可以进行腰椎穿刺。

Lumbar puncture is classified as a relative contraindication in individuals with suspected increased intracranial pressure due to possible herniations.

腰椎穿刺，对于疑似因脑疝引起颅内压增高的患者，是一种相对禁忌症。

John Doe's lumbar puncture and tetanus titer are negative.

无名氏腰穿和破伤风滴度都没有问题。