From: Long-term outcome of severe herpes simplex encephalitis: a population-based observational study
Patients without brain herniation | Patients with brain herniation | |
---|---|---|
Number of patients | 11 | 3 |
Age (year) | 48 [31;70] | 58 [45;69] |
Sex (male, %) | 55 | 33 |
Time from symptom onset to first brain scan (days) | 5 [3;6] | 5 [4;6] |
Time from symptom onset to the start of treatment (days) | 6 [4;7] | 5 [5;6] |
SOFA 24 h after admission | 2 [1;4] | 6 [5;7] |
Lowest GCS during the first 48 h after admission | 10 [9;144] | 7 [7;7] |
Patients with seizures (%) | 27.3 | 33.3 |
Mechanical ventilation (%) | 64 | 100 |
Decompressive craniectomy (n) | 0 | 3 |