Comparison of clinical parameters in patients with present and absent cytotoxic edema

ParametersCytotoxic Edema Present (n = 26)Cytotoxic Edema Absent (n = 53)P Value
Age (y)34.51 ± 11.4233.21 ± 15.01.74
Sex11/1521/32.077
Causea4/335/46.19
MAP (mm Hg)138.51 ± 28.63124.83 ± 30.22.13
ALB (mg/mL)522.00 ± 241.47388.00 ± 191.18.98
ALB decreased ratio22/2645/53.12
SBE20.36 ± 11.4310.24 ± 7.20.003b
  • Note:—MAP indicates mean arterial pressure; ALB, albumin; SBE, score of brain edema.

  • a Percentage of patients with eclampsia or pre-eclampsia.

  • b Significant.