The ITLS Editorial Board has released a new position paper on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and infectious disease. The recent surge of Ebola cases should serve as a reminder to all ITLS providers about the importance of proper PPE use when dealing with trauma patients because of potential for exposure to blood-borne […]
The 2014 ITLS International Trauma Conference brochure has been released and registration is open online now! Find out more Join ITLS on November 4-7, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio for the world’s premier prehospital trauma conference for emergency care professionals from around the globe. Top-rated speakers, current and relevant topics, and the industry’s leading vendors — […]
The ITLS Editorial Board has just released three position papers on current topics in prehospital care: Long Backboard Use for Spinal Motion Restriction of the Trauma Patient Role of TXA in Management of Traumatic Hemorrhage in the Field Needle Decompression for Tension Pneumothorax Please share these resource documents with your colleagues. The Current Thinking section […]
Asia’s first regional ITLS conference on March 10-12, 2014 in Kobe, Japan was a success.The program included educational sessions with speakers from around the world and Japan Night, the conference social event celebrating Japanese culture. Thank you to the ITLS Japan chapter who organized and hosted the conference. Photo Highlights Click the thumbnails to see […]
ITLS is proud to announce the publication of the ITLS Military 2nd Edition. The program textbook and dedicated Instructor Materials are in stock now and ready for use at new ITLS Military courses. Buy textbook now at ITRAUMA.org/books: $50 per book ($47 per book for quantities of 5+) Dedicated instructor materials include ITLS Military slides, […]
The deadline to complete the ITLS 7th Edition Instructor Update Online has been extended to June 30, 2013. All instructors must complete the online program by this date in order to maintain current instructor status. The cost of the program is $25 per instructor. Instructors who complete the update will receive 1 hour of CECBEMS […]
The final ITLS Instructor Course slide set is now available and ready for use! This PowerPoint should be used at all ITLS Instructor courses. It provides an organizational overview, important information about ITLS policies and procedures, helpful tips for becoming a better instructor, and more! To obtain this file, please contact your ITLS Chapter Coordinator. […]
Based on input from chapter and course coordinators, the ITLS Editorial Board has revised the 7th edition ITLS post-tests and Version 2 is now available. While Version 2 is referenced to the 7e text, other aspects of the validation process are being pursued. A revised Annotated Answer Key that includes page references for all exam […]
ITLS is pleased to announce the 7th edition instructor materials are now available: PowerPoint slides covering the Provider course material Instructor Guide for the 7th edition text All-new exams, including pre-tests and post-tests for Basic and Advanced-level students ITLS has made the materials available to its Chapters. Chapters will be responsible for distributing the materials […]
The Toronto team was selected as the winners of the 2011 ITLS Competition during the International Trauma Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Toronto has competed yearly since the competition began nearly 10 years ago. Representing Toronto were Shamez Kassam, Lorne Burns, and Martin Johnston. Congratulations to the team! The Toronto team competed against six other teams, […]