Table 4.
Association of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) parameters with mortality in univariable logistic regression analysis. CSF lactate was significantly associated with mortality with an odds ratio (OR) of 1.21 per mmol/L increment. For all other CSF parameters presented here, there was no significant association with mortality detected.
| CSF Parameter | Unit | Odds Ratio | 95% CI 1 | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lactate | Per mmol/L | 1.21 | 1.03–1.24 | 0.011 |
| Glucose | Per mg/dL | 0.98 | 0.96–1.01 | 0.20 |
| Protein | Per mg/L | 1.04 | 0.95–1.12 | 0.37 |
| White cell blood count | Per 1000/μL | 1.05 | 1.00–1.16 | 0.32 |
| Lymphocyte count | Per 1000/μL | 1.81 | 1.14–3.70 | 0.052 |
| Granulocyte count | Per 1000/μL | 1.00 | 0.99–1.02 | 0.52 |
| Relative granulocyte count | Per % | 0.28 | 0.04–2.18 | 0.21 |
1 Confidence interval.