suwaiss@ksau-hs.edu.sa

Ms. Sara Al Suwais

Teaching Assistant

Ms. Sara Al Suwais is a dedicated Teaching Assistant significantly contributing to the Emergency Medical Services Department at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. A distinguished alumna of the same institution, her Bachelor's degree in Emergency Medical Services provided a robust foundation for her flourishing career. She honed her clinical expertise through valuable internships at esteemed healthcare institutions in Riyadh.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to advancing pediatric emergency care, Ms. Al Suwais earned a Master's degree in Advanced Pediatrics from the prestigious King's College London, United Kingdom. Her master's thesis explored the impact of COVID-19 on pediatric respiratory retrievals, offering crucial insights for optimizing care during a global crisis.

Currently pursuing a PhD in Medicine at the University of Manchester in the UK, Ms. Al Suwais is at the forefront of groundbreaking research aimed at enhancing the pre-hospital diagnosis of pediatric traumatic brain injury. Her work has the potential to transform emergency care for children, and she has already made significant contributions to the field through publications and presentations at national and international conferences.

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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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PhD in Medicine, University of Manchester, United Kingdom (Under Process).

MSc in Advanced Pediatrics, King's College London, United Kingdom.

BSc in Emergency Medical Services, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Teaching assistant,Emergency Medical Services, College of Applied Medical Sciences/ KSAU-HS, 2018 - Present.

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PUBLICATIONS

AlghaithbA, Whitley GA, Alsuwais S, et al. Paediatric out- of- hospital clinical deterioration: a mixed- methods scoping review protocol. BMJ Paediatrics Open 2024;8:e002672. doi:10.1136/bmjpo-2024-002672

Alsuwais Sara, Alqurashi Naif, Body Richard, Carley Simon. Interobserver reliability and diagnostic accuracy of prehospital triage for identifying traumatic brain injury in paediatric patients: a systematic review. Child's Nervous System (2024) 40:813–821 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-023-06144-3

Alsuwais Sara, Alqurashi Naif, Body Richard, Carley Simon. PP69 Interobserver reliability and diagnostic accuracy of prehospital triage for identifying traumatic brain injury in paediatric patients: a systematic review. Emergency Medicine Journal 40(Suppl 1):A28.2-A28 40(Suppl 1):A28.2-A28 DOI:10.1136/emermed-2023-999.67

Nesrin Alharthy, Raghad Almotairy, Rahaf Aldulhum, Albatool Alghamdi, Reem Aquil, Ghada Alkharaan, Sara Alsuwais and Abdullah Alshibani. Knowledge and experience of paramedics concerning patients with hearing and visual disability. BMC Emergency Medicine (2023) 23:91 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-023-00866-y

Nesrin Alharthy, Ethar Alfraih, Atheer Alenazi, Sara Alsuwais et al. A Comparison Survey of Paramedic Level of Confidence in Handling Paediatric Versus Adult Patients- Riyadh City, 19 November 2021, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square [https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1075845/v1]

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Office location/number: College of Applied Medical Sciences - M

Phone: +966 11 4299999 Ext:

Email:suwaiss@ksau-hs.edu.sa