Table 3.
Summary of hospital events, secondary brain computed tomography, and outcome
| Delayed neuro-surgical intervention | Non-surgical intervention | Total (%) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n = 13 | n = 327 | n = 340 | ||
| Neurologic deterioration | 12 | 13 | 25 (7.3) | ≤0.001 |
| GCS decline | 7 | 7 | 14 (4.1) | ≤0.001 |
| Focal weakness | 1 | 1 | 2 (0.6) | 0.075 |
| Seizure | 1 | 5 | 6 (1.8) | 0.210 |
| Progressive IICP signs | 4 | 2 | 6 (1.8) | ≤0.001 |
| Secondary brain CT | ||||
| Improved | 0 | 33 | 33 (19.9) | 0.073 |
| Unchanged | 3 | 96 | 99 (59.6) | 0.007 |
| Worsened | 10 | 24 | 34 (20.5) | ≤0.001 |
| Respiratory event | 0 | 7 | 6 (1.8) | 1.000 |
| Cardiac event | 0 | 2 | 2 (0.6) | 1.000 |
| Time of surgical intervention, hours, Mean (IQR) | 67.7 (31.5, 125) | |||
| Mean Hospitalization days, Median (IQR) | 12 (11, 28) | 8 (4, 12) | ≤0.001 |
Abbreviations: GCS Glasgow Coma Score; IICP increased intracranial pressure; IQR inter-quartile range; OR odds ratio; CI confidence interval