Abstract :

Background: Neurological emergencies are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In resource-limited settings, trauma, stroke, and infectious causes remain leading contributors.
Objective: This study aims to analyze the distribution of neurological emergency cases by category, age, and gender in a hospital-based cohort.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 61 patients admitted with neurological emergencies was conducted. Data were categorized into trauma-related, cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), seizures, fever-related, post-surgical, and other causes. Demographic patterns were also assessed.

Results: Trauma-related emergencies constituted 50% of cases, followed by cerebrovascular accidents (25%) and seizures (13%). The majority of patients were males (64%) and young adults aged 11–40 years (33%). Elderly patients (61+) contributed to 26% of cases, largely due to stroke.
Conclusion: Trauma and stroke remain the leading causes of neurological emergencies. Preventive strategies targeting road traffic accidents, stroke awareness, and timely intervention are essential to reduce disease burden in resource-limited regions.

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Keywords :

Neurological emergencies, resource-limited setting, seizures, stroke, Trauma

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