article · Acta Neurochirurgica

Mortality and its predictors among neurosurgical patients admitted to the surgical ICU in a resource-limited setting: experience from Ethiopia

Absera Gebriel Yohannes
Absera Gebriel Yohannes
Turi Abateka Abadiga
Molla Asnake Kebede
Dejen Tekiea Gebrewahd
Amira Shamil
Amira Shamil
Kidus Geabriel Yohannes
Kidus Geabriel Yohannes
Abera Kuma
Abera Kuma
Turi Abateka Abadiga
Molla Asnake Kebede
Dejen Tekiea Gebrewahd
Solomon Weldegebreal Asgedom
Selemon Gebrezgabiher Asgedom

2026Open accessMekelle University

Abstract

23% Of the neurosurgical patients admitted to the SICU died during the ICU stay. Mortality was independently associated with emergency surgery, significant intraoperative blood loss, lack of continuous postoperative monitoring, and the occurrence of ICU-related complications.

Research topics

Global Health and Surgery
Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
Disaster Response and Management

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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-026-06842-2

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