Table 5.
Factors used for prognostication
| Factor | Frequency (n = 470) |
|---|---|
| Neurological | 420 (89) |
| Physical Exam | 379 (81) |
| EEG | 173 (37) |
| CTH | 77 (16) |
| Evoked potentials | 19 (4) |
| Sedatives/paralytics | 25 (5) |
| MRI | 3 (1) |
| Non-neurological | 344 (73) |
| Arrest history | 157 (33) |
| Premorbid condition | 113 (24) |
| MSOF | 104 (22) |
| Shock | 97 (21) |
| Respiratory status | 24 (5) |
| Mechanical circulatory support | 7 (1) |
| Clinical trajectory | 14 (3) |
| Days since arrest | 29 (6) |
| Family wishes | 1 (0.2) |
Data are presented as raw numbers with corresponding percentages.
EEG = electroencephalogram, CTH = computed tomography head, MRI= magnetic resonance imaging, MSOF= multisystem organ failure