Trauma is a global crisis. It’s with no doubt the leading cause of years of life lost, exceeding infectious and non-infectious diseases combined. The implementations of strict preventive measures and the medical advancement have drastically reduced the trauma causalities in the westerns hemisphere. However, the trauma is still the main killer in Saudi Arabia with lasting medical and none medical consequences.

We aim to provide a forum where the trauma experts in different related specialties to exchange the most current information on the field of trauma care. In addition, we will explore the importance and the challenges to develop a comprehensive trauma system that able to function and to have a positive impact on the trauma care.

Conference Chairman
Yahya Almarhabi. MD FRCSc MPH.