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- Title
Epidemiology of pediatric trauma in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: An observational cohort study.
- Authors
Almalki, Mansour M.; Almalki, Mohammed E.; Alsulaimani, Nedaa; Tariq, Shahad; Alqahtani, Taif; Baalaraj, Fawaz; Ageel, Mohammed
- Abstract
Objectives: To explore the epidemiology and patterns of pediatric trauma in addition to length of hospital stay and outcome. Methods: A single-center retrospective study of 605 patients aged 14 years and younger was carried out from January to December 2022. The study included all patients who experienced intentional or unintentional trauma aged 14 years or below in 2022 and excluded trauma that did not prompt an emergency room visit. Results: Most pediatric trauma cases involved boys (69.1%, n=418), and girls comprised only 30.9% (n=187). Trauma was most common in children one to 5 years old (41.5%, n=251). Falling from a height was the most common mode of injury in both girls and boys (n=253, 41.8%). The most common body parts involved were the extremities (n=357, 59%), followed by the head (n=210, 34.7%). Most children were transferred to hospital via emergency medical services (n=234, 38.7%). In most cases, the child was admitted to the surgical ward (n=458, 75.7%), while others were managed in the emergency department without admission (n=93, 15.4%). Most patients were stable after receiving standard care (n=558, 92.2%). Conclusion: To reduce health care expenses and improve public health outcomes, prioritizing preventive measures is crucial. This includes increasing public awareness, implementing safety protocols, and enacting government regulations to prevent avoidable injuries.
- Subjects
MECCA (Saudi Arabia); SAUDI Arabia; EMERGENCY medical services; LENGTH of stay in hospitals; COHORT analysis; EPIDEMIOLOGY; SCIENTIFIC observation; CHILDREN'S injuries; PEDIATRIC emergencies; TRAUMA centers
- Publication
Saudi Medical Journal, 2023, Vol 44, Issue 8, p808
- ISSN
0379-5284
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.15537/smj.2023.44.8.20230292