TABLE 1:
Clinical variables in dichotomized outcome groups
| Variable | Good-Outcome Group* (n = 30) | Poor-Outcome Group† (n = 10) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 11.7 ± 5.9 | 9.7 ± 3.3 | .20 |
| GCS score | 7 ± 4 | 4 ± 1 | .03‡ |
| Duration (d) | |||
| In coma | 5 ± 6 | 11 ± 9 | .02‡ |
| Ventilated | 6 ± 6 | 12 ± 6 | .01‡ |
| Hospitalized | 27 ± 25 | 50 ± 30 | .03‡ |
| Unconsciousness before MRS | 4 ± 4 | 7 ± 3 | .01‡ |
| To MRS | 7 ± 4 | 8 ± 4 | .20 |
| Hemorrhagic Lesions | |||
| Total number | 116 ± 146 | 302 ± 199 | .002‡ |
| Total volume (mm3) | 11271 ± 15730 | 36007 ± 31936 | .002‡ |
*
Normal or mild disability.
†
Moderate or severe disability or vegetative state, as based on the Pediatric Cerebral Performance Category Scaled score.
‡
P ≤ .05, 2-tailed Mann-Whitney test.