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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) studies: CSF opening pressure, glucose, and WBC count over the course of initial hospitalization with initiation of steroids on day 13 (red arrow).
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As CSF biomarkers were not readily available with practical turnaround times, CSF glucose was initially used to track neurologic recovery during PIIRS (Figure 1) as higher levels have been shown to correspond with more favorable outcomes.