
Does a child with meningitis need a puncture examination?
Disease description:
My baby has had intermittent fever for almost half a month. The doctor at the hospital suspects meningitis and specific tests are needed. May I ask if a puncture test is required for diagnosing meningitis?

小孩脑膜炎的Diagnosis过程中,穿刺Examination是一个重要的辅助手段,但需在专业Doctor的指导下进行。穿刺Examination,尤其是脑脊液Examination(腰椎穿刺术),对于确定脑膜炎的病原体类型、评估病情严重程度以及指导Treatment具有重要意义。
1.Diagnosis价值:脑脊液Examination可以提供关于脑膜炎的直接证据,如脑脊液中白细胞增高、压力增高等,这些指标对于确诊脑膜炎至关重要。
2.风险与Precautions:穿刺Examination具有一定的风险,如出血、感染等,但由于其高Diagnosis价值,通常在DoctorRecommendation和严格操作下进行。此外,对于存在凝血障碍、严重颅压增高等禁忌症的Patient,需慎重考虑是否进行穿刺Examination。