Relative risk of skull fracture in relation to presenting characteristics
| Presenting characteristic | Relative risk | (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| PTV: | ||
| Nil | 1 | |
| Nausea | 0.75 | (0.27–2.11) |
| Vomiting | 4.28 | (2.76–6.63) |
| Age group: | ||
| Adults | 1 | |
| Children | 1.02 | (0.68–1.51) |
| Sex: | ||
| Female | 1 | |
| Male | 0.89 | (0.58–1.37) |
| Consciousness level: | ||
| alert | 1 | |
| altered | 7.50 | (5.02–11.2) |
| Speed of impact: | ||
| Low | 1 | |
| Medium | 8.58 | (3.62–20.3) |
| High | 38.7 | (16.1–92.8) |