The META Scholar Volume 7 | Page 28

Medical Devices and Diagnosis test what antibiotics are going to be the most The initial screening is conducted by taking history effective at preventing growth. These medical and information about symptoms. Then the next devices and methodologies assist in the diagnosis step in screening would be lab work up most and treatment of a disease such as meningitis and can also have applicable use with other diseases. importantly obtaining CSF from the patient. Lumbar puncture involves taking a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) through a hollow spinal ne