Table 2 Comparisons of main characteristics between Traumatic Brain Injury patients and control patients
From: Myocardial function at the early phase of traumatic brain injury: a prospective controlled study
Variable | TBI cohort n = 20 patients | Control cohort n = 20 patients |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 42 [19–57] | 40 [18–62] |
Male | 17 | 17 |
Weight (kg) | 72 [41–90] | 75 [55–100] |
Height (cm) | 175 [160–185] | 175 [165–185] |
Body surface | 1.9 [1.37–2.14] | 1.91 [1.59–2.18] |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 23.3 [16–27.7] | 24.6 [20.1–32.7] |
Mean Arterial Pressure (mmHg) | 83 [68–101] | 71 [55–120] |
Heart rate (per minute) | 70 [45–97] | 74 [48–110] |
Fraction of inspired oxygen (%) | 40 [30–50] | 45 [35–55] |
Post End-Expiratory Pressure (cmH20) | 5 [0–5] | 5 [4–8] |
Tidal Volume (ml) | 465 [400–520] | 450 [390–500] |
Tidal Volume according to body weight (ml/kg) | 6.5 [4.7–9.8] | 6.1 [4.5–8] |
Respiratory rate (cycles/per minute) | 18 [13–22] | 16 [12–18]* |
Volume minute (L/min) | 7.8 [6–10.4] | 6.5 [5.6–8.1]* |