Table 2.
Indicators of poor functional outcome by multivariate logistic regression
| Variable | Odds ratio | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.03 | 1–1.07 | 0.04 |
| CSF protein level ≥ 2 g/L | 5.31 | 1.67–16.85 | < 0.01 |
| Hydrocephalus on brain MRI | |||
| No MRI | Reference | – | – |
| No hydrocephalus | 1.91 | 0.45–8.13 | 0.38 |
| Hydrocephalus | 17.2 | 2.57–115.14 | < 0.01 |
| Adjunctive steroids | 0.13 | 0.03–0.56 | < 0.01 |
CI confidence interval, CSF cerebrospinal fluid, MRI magnetic resonance imaging