Summary of patient characteristics, clinical data, and indication for neuroimaging
| Demographics | With Neuroimaging Findings (n = 24) | Without Neuroimaging Findings (n = 69) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean) [SD] (yr) | 63 [SD, 16] | 66 [SD, 16] | .396 |
| Female sex (No.) (%) | 8 (33) | 23 (33) | 1.000 |
| Clinical data | |||
| Length of stay (mean) [SD] (day) | 31 [SD, 12] | 23 [SD, 15] | .021 |
| ICU admission (No.) (%) | 22 (92) | 46 (67) | .035 |
| Intubation (No.) (%) | 21 (88) | 36 (52) | .005 |
| Death (No.) (%) | 5 (21) | 12 (17) | .945 |
| Indication for neuroimaging | .089 | ||
| Altered mental status | 13 (54) | 42 (61) | |
| Concern for stroke | 10 (42) | 14 (20) | |
| Trauma | 0 (0) | 10 (15) | |
| Seizure | 1 (4) | 1 (3) | |
| Headache | 0 (0) | 2 (1) |