Results: A total of 60 patients with a mean age of 56 years were recruited in this study. We found that approximately 16 patients were less than or equal to 50 years old (26.7%) and that 44 patients belonged to the older age group of above 50 years (73.3%). The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score on admission ranged from 9 to 14/15 with a median value of 11/15. The mean clot volume was 20.1 cm 3 . The GCS score on admission and clot volume were significantly associated with the Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) at 6 months and overall survival (P < 0.05). The elevated WBC count and CRP level on admission and at 72 hours post admission were significantly associated with GOS at 6 months and overall survival (P < 0.05). Thus, the GCS score, clot volume, WBC count and CRP levels on admission and at 72 hours post admission can be used to predict functional outcome at 6 months and overall survival in patients with SICH.Conclusion: We could conclude via this study that for patients with SICH, the main determinants or predictors of functional outcome at 6 months and overall survival were noted to

Introduction: Extradural hematoma (EDH), a common sequela of traumatic brain injury, can lead to mortality and disability if there is a delay in identifying the pathology and subsequent management. In the 1920s, the mortality rate was reported as 86% and improved to 10% over the new millennium. We review our EDH cases to identify how we achieved zero mortality, which is the ultimate goal of EDH management. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all traumatic EDH cases seen in the specialized pediatric neurosurgery department of Sabah Women & Children Hospital from January 2013 to August 2018. Patients' case records, operative notes and radiological images were tracked and reviewed. A total of 101 cases were identified. Results: We had 101 patients ranging from the age of 9 months to 12 years. Fifty-eight patients (58.41%) were males, and 42 were females (41.59%). A total of 37 patients (36.3%) were treated surgically, and 64 patients (63.7%) were treated conservatively. About 92 patients (91.09%) presented with supratentorial EDH and 9 patients (8.91%) had infratentorial EDH. Skull fractures were present in 47 children (46.5%). In the pediatric age group, fall from heights was the most common cause. We achieved zero mortality among our patients who were treated both surgically and conservatively. Conclusion: EDH is a neurotrauma emergency that can be lethal, yet it is the most rewardingly responsive lesions treated by neurosurgeons. Early diagnosis, prompt referrals, early surgical intervention when indicated, and good intensive care remain the paramount facets towards achieving zero mortality in EDH. This study proves that our results are comparable to those seen in other neurosurgical centers throughout the developed world. An institutional protocol for EDH may ensure that the ultimate goal of towards 'zero mortality' could be achieved systematically and consistently.