Table
From: Medical specific characteristics of brain dead patients related to etiology
| Â | TBI (n = 50) | IP (n = 50) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Age* (years) | 32.5 ± 20.15 | 48.73 ± 15.87 | < 0.001 |
APACHE II* | 21.13 ± 7.93 | 18.09 ± 6.35 | < 0.005 |
Admission abnormal pupil reactivity (%) | 40 | 25 | < 0.02 |
GCS* upon admission | 5.86 ± 2.9 | 7 ± 3.79 | < 0.05 |
Time to B.D. (days)* | 1.71 ± 1.31 | 2.69 ± 2.43 | < 0.02 |
Hypothermia (%) | 28 | 16 | < 0.03 |
DI (%) | 43 | 36 | n.s |
Hypotension (%) | 34 | 32 | n.s. |
Hypokalaemia (%) | 15 | 13 | n.s. |