International Trauma Life Support
ITLS stands for International Trauma Life Support , which is a global organization focused on providing education and training for healthcare professionals in the management of trauma patients. ITLS courses are designed to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively assess, stabilize, and manage traumatic injuries in prehospital and emergency care settings. The ITLS curriculum covers a wide range of topics related to trauma care, including: Trauma Assessment: Proper assessment techniques are crucial for quickly identifying life-threatening injuries. ITLS courses teach systematic approaches to trauma assessment, emphasizing the importance of a thorough primary survey to identify and address immediate threats to life. Airway Management: Maintaining a patent airway is critical in trauma care. ITLS training includes instruction on various airway management techniques, such as basic airway maneuvers, advanced airway adjuncts (e.g., supraglottic airway d...