Table 3 (Physical) characteristics
Variable | Suspected ST (n = 7) | Not suspected ST (n = 54) |
|---|---|---|
Age [mean (SD)] | 62 (22) | 65 (16) |
Admission category | ||
Neurology/neurosurgery (n) | 0 | 10 |
Multi-trauma (n) | 1 | 2 |
Comorbidity | ||
Acute kidney failure (n) | 1 | 16 |
Confirmed infection (n) | 3 | 13 |
GCS [mean (SD)] | 10 (4) | 11 (4) |
Neurological symptoms (n) | 7 | 9 |
Especially lower extremities (n) | 6 | 2 |
Inducible clonus (n) | 7 | 1 |
Hyperreflexia (n) | 3 | 5 |
Bilateral Babinski (n) | 2 | 6 |
Autonomic symptoms (n) | 7 | 35 |
Hypertension (>140/90 mmHg) | 3 | 12 |
Fluctuating blood pressure (>35 mmHg systolic) | 6 | 20 |
Vasopressin/inotropic | 0 | 10 |
Tachycardia (>100 beats/min) | 2 | 14 |
Sinus rhythm | 7 | 43 |
Fluctuating heart rate (>40 beats/min) | 1 | 5 |
Diaphoresis | 3 | 4 |
Hyperthermia (>38 °C) | 2 | 7 |