Table 3 Single parameter approach-sensitivity and negative predictive values (at 100% specificity) with respect to poor outcome prediction
From: The prognostic value of gray-white-matter ratio in cardiac arrest patients treated with hypothermia
No. of patients | CPC 3–5 | CPC 1–2 | Sensitivity | NPV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
‘poor’ | ‘good’ | ||||
GWR AV < 1.16 | 98 | 23 | 0 | 37.7% | 49.3% |
GWR AV ≥ 1.16 | 38 | 37 | |||
NSE > 97 μg/L | 84 | 26 | 0 | 53.1% | 60.3% |
NSE ≤ 97 μg/L | 23 | 35 | |||
SSEP absent | 67 | 25 | 0 | 56.8% | 54.8% |
SSEP detected | 19 | 23 |