These are important signs of how well the brain is handling the infection. In this procedure, fluid is taken from the child's spine and sent for tests. This is a brain wave study. It will be used to check for any possible damage to the brain. A stethoscope is used to listen to the child's heart and lungs.
Blood pressure is taken by wrapping a cuff around the child's arm.
None of these procedures cause any pain. It is placed on the ear, finger, or toe and is connected to a machine that measures the oxygen in the child's blood. May be given using nasal prongs or a face mask. A tube placed in your child's veins for giving medicine or liquids. It will be capped or have tubing connected to it.