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Table 4 Predicting factors for an abnormal brain CT a

From: Predicting factors for abnormal brain computed tomography in children with minor head trauma

Predictors b

Coefficient

Standard error

OR (95% CI)

P-value

LOC

3.27

1.06

26.53 (3.28, 214. 34)

0.002

Vomiting

2.50

1.05

12.29 (1.57, 96.26)

0.017

Headache

2.49

1.18

12.10 (1.19, 122.47)

0.035

Constant

−6.95

1.44

0.001

0.000

  1. aPredicting factors were defined using binary Logistic Regression with a forward selection method
  2. bOnly variables with a p < 0.05 were included in the model
  3. OR Odds Ratio, CI Confidence Interval, CT Computed Tomography, LOC Loss of Consciousness
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BMC Emergency Medicine

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