National profile of pediatric emergency medical service utilisation in Saudi Arabia: epidemiological insights for public health and paramedic preparedness

Frontiers in Pediatrics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Abdulrhman Alghamdi, Rayan Jafnan Alharbi, Abdullah N. Alshibani, Meshal Alharbi, Ahmed Alotaibi, Suliman Ali Alraqebah, Hisham Alqarzaee, Talal Alhafdi, Turki Almubrad, Abdullah A. Alabdali
DOI: 10.3389/fped.2025.1700334
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Abstract

Background: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) play a vital role in pediatric care by providing timely interventions that can influence outcomes. However, there is limited national evidence from Saudi Arabia describing the profile and patterns of pediatric EMS use. Understanding these patterns is essential to guide paramedic preparedness, system planning, and public health strategies. This study aimed describe the nature of characteristics of emergency calls responded by emergency medical services in Saudi Arabia for pediatric patients aged

Fields of Study & Subjects

Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Emergency and Acute Care Studies Emergency Medicine Education and Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Frontiers in Pediatrics
Volume
13
Pages
1700334–1700334
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN