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Traumatic and non-traumatic coma in children in the referral hospital, Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia

A M Ali1, A Al-Abdulgader, H M Kamal

  • 1King Fahad Hospital and Maternity & Children Hospital, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia.

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit
|August 11, 2007
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This study focuses on Fahad Hospital, the sole referral center in Saudi Arabia's Al-Hasa region. It examines the hospital's role and services within this specific geographic area.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Regional Health Services
  • Saudi Arabian Healthcare

Background:

  • Fahad Hospital serves as the exclusive referral center for the Al-Hasa region in Saudi Arabia.
  • Understanding the operational scope of this key healthcare facility is crucial for regional health planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the services and patient demographics catered to by Fahad Hospital.
  • To assess the hospital's capacity as the sole referral center for Al-Hasa.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of hospital records.
  • Review of patient referral pathways.
  • Service utilization assessment.

Main Results:

  • Fahad Hospital manages a significant volume of referrals from the Al-Hasa region.
  • The hospital provides a comprehensive range of specialized services.

Conclusions:

  • Fahad Hospital plays a vital role in the healthcare infrastructure of Al-Hasa.
  • The findings highlight the importance of this referral center for accessible specialized care in the region.

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