Table 4 Univariate analysis of early versus late mortality
Early death (<3 months) | Late death ( ≥3 months) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
(n = 17) | (n = 102) | ||
Age (mean ± SD) | 81.1 ± 6.8 | 79.9 ± 10.0 | NS |
Males (n, %) | 9 (52.9) | 57 (55.9) | NS |
MOI (n, %) | |||
Fall | 14 (82.4) | 79 (77.5) | NS |
MVA car | 1 (5.9) | 7(6.9) | NS |
MVA pedestrian | 2 (11.8) | 8 (7.8) | NS |
Other | 0 (0) | 8 (7.8) | NS |
ISS (Median, range) | 25 (16-25) | 17 (16-25) | 0.1 |
Probability of survival (mean ± SD) | 69.9 ± 28.9 | 79.4 ± 23.6 | 0.1 |
Head trauma (n, %) | 12 (70.6) | 65 (63.7) | NS |
GCS upon admission (mean ± SD) | 10.9 ± 4.6 | 12 ± 4.1 | NS |
Intubation (n, %) | |||
At scene | 2 (11.8) | 9 (8.8) | NS |
In ED | 1 (5.9) | 7 (6.9) | NS |
Required operation (n, %) | 8(47.1) | 30 (29.4) | NS |
LOS (mean ± SD) | 28.8 ± 19.4 | 18.6 ± 19.2 | <0.05 |
Admitted to ICU (n, %) | 14 (82.4) | 48 (47.1) | <0.01 |
Blood transfusion (n, %) | 12 (70.6) | 43 (42.2) | 0.04 |
In-hospital complications (n, %) | 7 (41.2) | 16 (15.7) | 0.02 |
Discharge destination (n, %) | |||
Rehabilitation | 2 (11.8) | 16 (15.7) | NS |
Home | 1 (5.9) | 34 (33.3) | 0.02 |
Assistant living facility | 14 (82.4) | 51 (50.0) | 0.02 |
Other hospital | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.0) | NS |