Table 3.
Neurological Status by Treatment Arm at Least 3 Months After Cardiac Arrest
| Characteristic | Hypothermia (n=259) | Control (n=249) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days from arrest to interview (mean±SD) | 120±52 | 123±32 | 0.77 |
| Cerebral performance category (%) | 0.70 | ||
| CPC 1 | 108 (41.7) | 104 (41.8) | |
| CPC 2 | 45 (17.4) | 40 (16.1) | |
| CPC 3 | 32 (12.4) | 24 (9.6) | |
| CPC 4 | 3 (1.2) | 7 (2.8) | |
| Deceased | 28 (10.8) | 30 (12.0) | |
| Not interviewed or missing information | 43 (16.6) | 44 (17.7) | |
| Modified Rankin Scale (%) | 0.49 | ||
| No symptoms | 58 (22.4) | 51 (20.5) | |
| No significant disability | 27 (10.4) | 25 (10.0) | |
| Slight disability | 45 (17.4) | 46 (18.5) | |
| Moderate disability | 38 (14.7) | 38 (15.3) | |
| Moderately severe disability | 6 (2.3) | 0 (0.0) | |
| Severe disability | 14 (5.4) | 15 (6.0) | |
| Deceased | 28 (10.8) | 30 (12.0) | |
| Not interviewed or missing information | 43 (16.7) | 44 (17.7) |
CPC indicates Cerebral Performance Category.