The associations between injury mechanism and extended hospital stay among pediatric patients: findings from a trauma Center in Saudi Arabia
Abstract Background A hospitalized patient’s length of stay (LOS) can have a significant impact on the performance and operating costs of a healthcare facility. Among pediatric patients, traumatic injuries are common causes of emergency room visits and hospitalizations. In Saudi Arabia, little is kn...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-06-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-019-1559-7 |