Pediatric trauma at a single center in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia

BACKGROUNDTrauma is one of the leading causes of pediatric mortality so the prevention of pediatric trauma is an important goal of any healthcare system. There are only a few studies on pediatric trauma in Saudi Arabia. The availability of data is vital for healthcare leaders in planning for healthcare services. OBJECTIVEAssess the epidemiology, patterns, and outcome of trauma in the pediatric population in the Qassim region in Saudi Arabia. DESIGNDescriptive medical records review. SETTINGA single-center, academic specialized pediatric referral hospital. PATIENTS AND METHODSWe reviewed all electronic and paper records for children (