Figure 3From: Matrix metalloproteinase 9 and cellular fibronectin plasma concentrations are predictors of the composite endpoint of length of stay and death in the intensive care unit after severe traumatic brain injuryROC curves and relationship between MMP-9 and c-Fn concentrations and ICU LOS or death. A: Roc curve analysis of maximal MMP-9 concentration between 6 and 12 hours, maximal c-Fn concentration] between 24 and 48 hours and fGCS for the prediction of ICU LOS ≥ 10 days or death in the ICU. Plain line: maximal c-Fn concentration between 24 and 48 hours; dash line: maximal MMP-9 concentration between 6 and 12 hours; dot line: fGCS; diagonal line: reference line. B: Relationship between MMP-9 and c-Fn concentrations and ICU LOS or death. Maximal MMP-9 between 6 and 12 hours was plotted against maximal c-Fn concentrations between 24 and 48 hours. Horizontal line: 7.65 μg/ml threshold; vertical line: 21.55 ng/ml threshold; circles: survivors leaving the ICU before 10 days; squares: survivors leaving the ICU at 10 days or later; triangles: patients who died in the ICU.Back to article page