Table 2.
Distribution of provisional primary disease of patients
| Diagnosis | Number of cases (%) |
|---|---|
| Cerebrovascular accident | 12 (20) |
| Postoperative cases | 10 (16.6) |
| Metabolic encephalopathy | 7 (11.6) |
| Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy | 6 (10) |
| Acute exacerbation of COPD | 6 (10) |
| Renal failure | 6 (10) |
| Road traffic accident | 5 (8.3) |
| Acute meningoencephalitis | 5 (8.3) |
| Septic shock | 3 (5) |
COPD=Chronic obstructive airway disease