What is the effectiveness of lumbar drainage of cerebrospinal fluid after subarachnoid hemorrhage?
According to a study by Klimo P Jr et al. (2004), lumbar drainage of cerebrospinal fluid can help reduce cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage. The study found that patients who underwent lumbar drainage of cerebrospinal fluid showed significant reduction in the severity of cerebral vasospasm compared to those who did not receive the treatment. The study also concluded that lumbar drainage of cerebrospinal fluid might be a beneficial treatment for reducing the severity of cerebral vasospasm following subarachnoid hemorrhage. 