Table 3

Days in ICU and length of hospital stay for the modified and original head injury definition groups

Original head injury definition (GCS<9)Modified severe head injury definition (GCS 3–12 and AIS≥3)
Standard carePhysician carep ValueStandard carePhysician carep Value
Days in ICU7 (3–16)7 (2–16)0.6910 (3–18)7 (2–16)0.13
Days in hospital5 (0–26)6 (1–31)0.2918 (3–38)11 (4–41)0.66
  • Statistics given as median (IQR).

  • AIS, Abbreviated Injury Scale; ICU, intensive care unit.