Table 4 Considered treatments as indicated on brain CT request form
From: Brain computer tomography in critically ill patients - a prospective cohort study
Medical brain CTs (74) | N, (%) | Surgical brain CTs (151) | N, (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Craniotomy | 9 (12) | Craniotomy | 65 (43) |
CSF drainage | 9 (12) | CSF drainage / reposition EVD | 55 (36) |
Change medication | 16 (22) | Change medication | 16 (11) |
Continue current therapy | 20 (27) | Continue current therapy | 36 (24) |
Withdraw / limit treatment | 12 (16) | Withdraw / limit treatment | 1 (0) |
Other | 4 (0.1) | Other | 15 (10) |