Table 2.
Demographic variables and injury characteristics of the patient and control groups
| Variable | Traumatic brain injury patient group | Control group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 40.2±19 | 53.8±20.7 | 0.03 |
| Sex (F/M) | 5/16 | 7/14 | 0.50 |
| Medical history, n (%) | |||
| Non-specific | 8 (38) | 13 (61.9) | 0.12 |
| ASA Class I | 13 (61.9) | 8 (38) | |
| Trauma type n (%) | |||
| Pedestrian accident | 11 (52.3) | 2 (9.5) | 0.001 |
| Road traffic accident | 6 (28.5) | 3 (14.2) | |
| Fall | 4 (19) | 16 (76.1) | |
| Abbreviated injury scores | |||
| Head/Neck | 3.40±1.15 | 2.94±1.08 | <0.001 |
| Face | 1.80±0.43 | 1.77±0.45 | 0.107 |
| Thorax | 2.58±0.87 | 2.63±0.78 | 0.305 |
| Abdomen | 2.67±0.94 | 2.69±0.94 | 0.171 |
| Extremity | 2.14±0.58 | 2.31±0.56 | <0.001 |
| External | 1.20±0.58 | 1.21±0.58 | 0.988 |
| Injury severity score | 9±3 | 9±2 | 0.5 |
| ICU stay | 26±19 | 19±12 | <0.05 |
Data are given in mean±standard deviation or number and percentage, unless otherwise stated. ASA: American Society of Anesthesiologists, ICU: Intensive care unit.