J Formos Med Assoc
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Although several prognostic factors for traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been evaluated, a useful predictive scoring model for outcome has yet to be developed for TBI patients. The aim of this study was to determine independent predictors and develop a multivariate logistic regression equation to determine prognosis in TBI patients. ⋯ In our preliminary findings, five variables to predict poor outcomes 6 months after TBI were useful. These sensitive variables can be used as a referential guideline in our daily practice to decide whether or not to perform advanced management or avoid decompressive craniectomy.