Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical training program
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:ATLS
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:course standardized
evidence-based
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:American_College_of_Surgeons
1978
gptkbp:focusesOn initial assessment and management of trauma patients
gptkbp:globalPresence over 80 countries
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
gptkbp:includes lectures
written examination
practical examination
practical skills stations
gptkbp:influencedBy military trauma care
gptkbp:purpose training healthcare providers in trauma care
gptkbp:renewalPeriod every 4 years
gptkbp:targetAudience gptkb:physician
surgeons
emergency medical personnel
gptkbp:teaches ABCDE approach
primary survey
secondary survey
gptkbp:website https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/atls/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:FAST_exam
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7