Results of the questionnaire survey
| Question: Do you routinely repeat LP in proven neonatal meningitis? |
| 172 (100%) surveys posted |
| 112 (65%) responded |
| 3 (1.5%) were invalid (incompletely filled) |
| Answer: YES, 20 (18%) do routinely repeat LP because: |
| It helps in deciding duration of treatment—14 (70%) |
| It reassures that infant is improving—10 (50%) |
| It is recommended in textbooks—9 (45%) |
| Answer: NO, 89 (82%) do not routinely repeat LP and will only repeat if clinically indicated, because: |
| It will not help in deciding the duration of therapy—63 (70%) |
| Clinical improvement is more important—61 (68%) |
| It is unnecessary trauma—35 (39%) |
LP, lumbar puncture.