Traumatic Head Injuries in Children in Saudi Arabia
Author Information
Author(s): Albargi Hussin, Alharbi Rayan Jafnan, Almuwallad Ateeq, Harthi Naif, Khormi Yahya, Kanthimathinathan Hari Krishnan, Chowdhury Sharfuddin
Primary Institution: Jazan University
Hypothesis
What are the demographics, injury patterns, and outcomes of traumatic head injuries in children in Saudi Arabia?
Conclusion
Children aged 6–12 years had the highest mortality rate from traumatic head injuries, indicating a need for targeted prevention measures.
Supporting Evidence
- Motor vehicle crashes were the most common cause of head injuries (51.9%).
- Over half of the children required ICU admission (56.2%).
- The overall mortality rate was 7.7%, with the highest rate in schoolchildren (10.8%).
- Children with higher injury severity scores were more likely to require ICU admission.
Takeaway
This study looked at kids who got hurt in the head and found that older kids are more likely to get really hurt and need special care.
Methodology
A retrospective analysis of traumatic head injuries in children using data from the Saudi TraumA Registry from August 2017 to December 2022.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to reliance on previously recorded data and documentation discrepancies.
Limitations
The study is based on a single center, which may limit the generalizability of the findings, and relies on retrospective data that may be incomplete.
Participant Demographics
Most participants were male (76.6%) and primarily schoolchildren (37.7%) and adolescents (31.7%).
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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