Table 3.
Multivariable logistic regression analysis for risk of mortality in pediatric traumatic brain injury patients
| Risk factor | OR | CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICP monitor | 1.82 | 1.36–2.44 | < 0.001 |
| ISS ≥ 25 | 10.4 | 7.15–15.12 | < 0.001 |
| AIS-Head ≥ 4 | 2.05 | 1.19–3.54 | 0.01 |
| GCS-Motor ≤ 3 | 3.47 | 2.05–5.89 | < 0.001 |
| Spine injury | 1.23 | 0.87–1.74 | 0.243 |
| Pneumonia | 0.5 | 0.28–0.9 | 0.021 |
| Severe sepsis | 0.51 | 0.1–2.49 | 0.4 |
| Acute kidney injury | 6.93 | 1.68–28.56 | 0.007 |
| Mechanism: MVC | 0.86 | 0.64–1.17 | 0.337 |
| Mechanism: GSW | 1.69 | 0.96–2.98 | 0.07 |
| Craniotomy | 0.61 | 0.44–0.86 | 0.005 |
ICP intracranial pressure, ISS Injury Severity Score, AIS Abbreviated Injury Scale, GCS Glasgow Coma Scale, MVC Motor Vehicle Collision, GSW gunshot wound