Table 2.
Patient parameters according to the level of injury.
| Parameters | Upper cervical spine (C1–C4) | Lower cervical spine (C5–C7) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of patients (N) | 55/106 (51.9%) | 51/106 (48.1%) | 0.582 |
| Age (years) | 39.38 ± 17.05 | 41.15 ± 14.29 | 0.379 |
| Ventilator dependence(days) | |||
| Mean ± SD | 13.2 ± 16.21 | 18.64 ± 25.01 | 0.154 |
| Median (Inter Quartile Range) | 6 (1–60) | 11 (2–127) | |
| ICU stay (days) |
8.47 ± 9.30 5 (1–45) |
10.39 ± 16.72 7 (2–118) |
0.206 |
| Hospital stay (days) |
17.45 ± 16.02 11 (3–65) |
22.9 ± 24.0 19 (3–127) |
0.136 |
| Death | 10/55 (18.18%) | 10/51 (19.6%) | 0.859 |
| Survived | 45/55 (81.82%) | 41/51 (80.4%) | 0.849 |