Brainwaves

There is nothing mysterious about the chemistry of the cerebrospinal fluid. Cells. Protein. Glucose. But the interplay of these unique components can give you incredible insight into the state of the central nervous system. This week, we revisit a prior episode where Dr. Mike Rubenstein reviews his approach to interpreting CSF results. And then we have an update at the end regarding recent advances in CSF analysis. Produced by James E. Siegler and Michael Rubenstein. Music by Steve Combs. Sound effects by Mike Koenig, Daniel Simion. Voiceover by Patrick Green (German). BrainWaves' podcasts and online content are intended for medical education only and should not be used for clinical decision making. If you like what you hear, let us know and rate the show! REFERENCES 1. Frederiks JA and Koehler PJ. The first lumbar puncture. J Hist Neurosci. 1997;6:147-53. 2. Seehusen DA, Reeves MM and Fomin DA. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis. Am Fam Physician. 2003;68:1103-8. 3. Shah KH and Edlow JA. Distinguishing traumatic l