Median values and interquartile range of clinical variables and S-100B concentrations in the different outcome groups
| Favourable outcome n=91-150 | Unfavourable outcome n=6 | Significance (p value) Mann-Whitney U test | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 42 (19–49) | 43 (28–58) | 0.41 |
| GCS at admission | 6 (5–8) | 3 (3–5) | 0.19 |
| ICP (mm Hg) | 15 (7–19) | 19 (18–20) | 0.11 |
| CPP (mm Hg) | 75 (64–78) | 72 (60–74) | 0.30 |
| APACHE II | 15 (14–17) | 20 (19–20) | <0.01 |
| Contusion volume [cm2] | 6 (0.5–26) | 15 (11–76) | 0.36 |
| aS-100 (μg/l)† | 1.19 (0.40–1.24) | 2.48 (1.23–6.39) | <0.05 |
| jvS-100 (μg/l)† | 1.22 (0.56–1.57) | 2.78 (1.33–7.34) | <0.05 |
↵1-150 Of the favourable outcome group (n=9), CT was available only from six patients; †highest value.
aS-100 = arterial S-100B, jvS-100 = jugular venous S-100B.