Comparison of clinical profiles between children who were monitored and those who were not
| Monitored (n=82) | Not monitored (n=352) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (months), median (IQR) | 34 (25–47) | 34 (21–46) | 0.58* |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 44 (54%) | 182 (55%) | |
| Female | 38 (46%) | 150 (45%) | 0.85 |
| History of seizures | 62 (76%) | 201 (79%)† | 0.58 |
| Coma level (BCS) | |||
| 2 | 43 (52%) | 164 (49%) | |
| 1 | 27 (33%) | 88 (27%) | |
| 0 | 12 (15%) | 80 (24%) | 0.154 |
| Diagnosis | |||
| Cerebral malaria | 60 (73%) | 185 (56%) | |
| Bacterial meningitis | 4 (5%) | 24 (7%) | |
| Unknown encephalopathy | 17 (21%) | 123 (37%) | |
| Sepsis | 1 (1%) | 0 | <0.01 |
| Died | 10 (12%) | 81 (24%) | 0.01 |