J Formos Med Assoc
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Targeted temperature management (TTM) is recommended for comatose out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors. Several prediction models have been proposed; however, most of these tools require data conversion and complex calculations. Early and easy predictive model of neurological prognosis in OHCA survivors with TTM warrant investigation. ⋯ In emergency settings, the TIMECARD score is a practical and simple-to-calculate tool for predicting neurological prognosis in OHCA survivors, and may help determine whether to initiate TTM in indicated patients.
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Multiple clinical factors have been reported to be associated with functional outcomes in patients with stroke. However, little is known about prognostic predictors of functional independence in patients with stroke undergoing endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). Our study aimed to investigate the correlation between multiple prognostic variables (including EVT and rehabilitation-related parameters) and functional outcomes in patients post-EVT. ⋯ In patients with stroke post-EVT, better functional outcomes were associated with prognostic variables, including younger age, better ability to sit up, normal swallowing function, and frequent daily rehabilitation sessions.