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. 2006 Nov;27(10):2042–2047.

Table 3:

Relationship between duration of brain stem symptoms, coma duration, patient age, and posttreatment score

Posttreatment Scores
n
mRS 0–2 (%) mRS 3–4 (%) mRS 5–6 (%)
Duration of brain stem symptoms (P < .020*)
    0–4 hours 31 28 41 51
    4.5–8 hours 22 29 49 63
    8.5–12 hours 16 22 62 32
    >12 hours 11 33 56 18
Coma duration (P < .001*)
    0.5–4 hours 22 24 53 45
    4.5–8 hours 10 26 65 31
    8.5–12 hours 0 20 80 10
Patient’s age (P < .020)
    22–39 years 42 25 33 24
    40–69 years 22 31 47 118
    >70 years 15 21 65 34

Note:—*indicates univariable testing; mRS, modified Rankin scale.