Shock Index and Characteristics of "Bounce-Back" Patients in the Emergency Department of King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC): A Retrospective Analysis.

Background "Bounce back" patients is a term used to refer to patients returning to the emergency department within 72 hours after the first visit. This can be attributed to various factors related to diagnosis, management, or the health care system. Objective This study sought to evaluate the extent of bounce-back patients in the emergency department of King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC), Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and then explore the possible relationship between shock index (SI) and bounce-back patients.