Table 4.
Shows the differences between epilepsy monitoring units in KSA and those in 18 European countries.
| Comparison variables | EMUs in KSA n (%) | EMUs in Europe13 n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Availability of intracranial monitoring | ||
| Yes | 11 (100) | 37 (77) |
| No | 0 (0) | 11 (23) |
| EMU type | ||
| Adult | 3 (27.3) | 6 (13) |
| Pediatric | 3 (27.3) | 6 (13) |
| Shared | 5 (45.4) | 36 (74) |
| Number of EMU beds | ||
| 1–2 | 5 (45.4) | 20 (43) |
| 3–4 | 2 (18.2) | 16 (34) |
| 5–6 | 2 (18.2) | 9 (19) |
| >6 | 2 (18.2) | 2 (4) |
| Average number of admissions per year | ||
| <50 | 3 (27.3) | 8 (17) |
| 50–150 | 5 (45.4) | 17 (36) |
| 150–250 | 2 (18.2) | 13 (28) |
| >250 | 1 (9.1) | 9 (19) |