Table 4.
Discharge outcome of non-traumatic ICH in young adults based on hemorrhage location, etiology, ICH score and use of do not resuscitate order
| Variable | Good outcome, n (%) N=42 | Bad outcome, n (%) N=21 |
|---|---|---|
| Location of hemorrhage | ||
| 1. Lobar | 12 (28.6) | 2 (9.5) |
| 2. Deep | 16 (38.1) | 13 (61.9) |
| 3. Brainstem/ Cerebellum | 10 (23.8) | 6 (28.6) |
| 4. IVH | 4 (9.5) | 0 |
| Etiology of ICH | ||
| 1. Structural | 15 (35.7) | 3 (14.3) |
| 2. Medication | 2 (4.8) | 1 (4.8) |
| 3. Systemic | 5 (11.9) | 3 (14.3) |
| 4. Hypertension | 13 (31) | 10 (47.6) |
| 5. Undetermined | 7 (16.7) | 4 (19.1) |
| ICH score* | ||
| 1. Score 0 | 15 (35.7) | 2 (9.5) |
| 2. Score 1 | 16 (38.1) | 3 (14.3) |
| 3. Score 2 | 9 (21.4) | 1 (4.8) |
| 4. Score 3 | 2 (4.8) | 6 (28.6) |
| 5. Score 4 | 0 | 7 (33.3) |
| 6. Score 5 | 0 | 2 (9.5) |
| DNR order use* | ||
| 1. DNR on day 1 or 2 of hospitalization | 0 | 5 (23.8) |
| 2. DNR on day 3 or later | 0 | 6 (28.6) |
| 3. No DNR | 42 (100) | 10 (47.6) |
Significant for p < 0.0001