Patients demographic
| Characteristics | Patients (n=50) |
|---|---|
| Age (median, IQR) | 45 (29–60) |
| Male (n, %) | 40 (80%) |
| GCS (median, IQR) | 6 (3–7) |
| APACHE II score (mean±SD) | 20.2±6.84 |
| ISS score (median, IQR) | 38 (25–30) |
| Absent pupillary reactivity (ICU day 1) | 36 (72%) |
| Absent corneal reflex (ICU day 1) | 7 (14%) |
| Cause of trauma (n, %) | |
| MVC-occupant | 21 (42%) |
| MVC-motorcyclist | 9 (18%) |
| MVC-pedestrian | 2 (4%) |
| Fall | 14 (28%) |
| Assault | 2 (4%) |
| Other | 2 (4%) |
APACHE, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation; GCS, Glasgow Coma Scale; ICU, intensive care unit; ISS, Injury Severity Score; MVC, motor vehicle collision.