TABLE 1.
Characteristics of Admissions for Children With Severe TBI in the 6-State Cohort (N = 2117)
| Characteristic | Severe TBI, % of Cohort | Hospital Mortality, % | Admitted to High-Level Centers, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | |||
| <1 | 6.6 | 27.1 | 76.4 |
| 1−4 | 11.8 | 23.2 | 80.8 |
| 5−9 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 78.1 |
| 10−14 | 16.7 | 17.8 | 71.6 |
| 15−19 | 51.5 | 18.1 | 58.8 |
| Total | 100.0 | 18.8 | 67.3 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 68.2 | 19.1 | 67.6 |
| Female | 31.8 | 18.3 | 66.8 |
| Race | |||
| White, non-Hispanic | 53.4 | 18.2 | 64.5 |
| Hispanic | 18.3 | 19.0 | 59.5 |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 17.8 | 18.9 | 78.2 |
| Others/unknown | 17.0 | 21.2 | 76.6 |
| Injury severity score | |||
| 0−5 | 7.9 | 3.6 | 66.7 |
| 5−15 | 10.7 | 1.3 | 72.6 |
| >15 | 81.4 | 22.6 | 66.7 |
| Insurance coverage | |||
| Medicaid | 19.1 | 17.2 | 72.0 |
| Commercial | 56.7 | 15.8 | 69.1 |
| Uninsured | 10.5 | 32.7 | 59.6 |
| Other/unknown | 13.8 | 22.3 | 58.8 |