SAQ 1777 – Fever and headache with CSF results

A 52-year-old man presents with fever and headache. You are concerned about meningitis and later receive the CSF results below.

CSF parameter	Result	Reference range
White cell count	1820 x10^6/L
Polymorphs	96%
Mononuclear cells	4%
Red cell count	610 x10^6/L
Glucose	<0.3 mmol/L	2.2-3.9
Protein	9900 mg/L	150-500

List four examination findings that support meningitis.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

List appropriate medications for suspected bacterial meningitis, including doses and reasons.

(Marked out of 8.0)

/ 8

List complications of lumbar puncture and how they can be reduced.

(Marked out of 6.0)

/ 6

Interpret the CSF results.

(Marked out of 2.0)

/ 2

List four further tests on CSF or related specimens.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

Total Score: 0 / 24

Percentage: 0%