INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER
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The
new NC Chapter Manual is available online. It reflects changes in pricing.
Go to the Course Directors/Instructors
page to download the new Manual.
ITLS
has published the 6th Edition of the ITLS Manual. During the transition
period from 5th to 6th Editions, students need to contect thier Course
Coordinator and ascertain which version will be utilized in their course.
The Student's Area now includes the Advanced
and Basic Pretests for both editions. Students should download the
appropriate Pretest.
Course Directors
and Instructors should go to the Course
Directors/Instructors page for the 6th Edition PowerPoint slides and
Instructor Manual. Post tests may only be obtained from the State Chapter
Coordinator.
The latest ITLS International Newsletter
can be viewed here (December '07).
Attention Course Directors-ITLS International
Fees increased to $10.00 beginning January 1, 2008. State fees remain
unchanged.
View the International Conference page to see photos of the NC Chapter Delegation at the ITLS International Conference in Boston.
Basic Trauma Life Support has been renamed International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) is a program developed by the Alabama Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The course is designed to compliment the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course delivered to Physicians. ITLS teaches a system of assessment that makes critical interventions during the primary survey to correct threats to airway, respirations, and circulation. The system teaches the "ABC's" while incorporating advanced airway maneuvers, cricothyrotomy, chest decompression, and IV therapy. The basics such as spinal immobilization, oxygen therapy, basic airway maneuvers, and extrication methods are also taught. The course utilizes lecture and hands on teaching. Practical skills stations and scenario stations are utilized to allow students the opportunity to perfect the skills needed to assess, treat, and package trauma patients.
There is, however an ITLS course especially for BLS personnel such as First Responders, EMT-B's, etc. It emphasizes the same assessment ideology as Advanced ITLS and is an excellent course for BLS personnel.
There is also ITLS Access. The ITLS Access course will provide EMS crews and first responders with the training they need to utilize tools commonly carried on an ambulance or first responder unit to reach entrapped patients and conduct stabilization and extrication.
Pediatric ITLS deals with trauma to children. Children are not little adults and this course emphasizes the difference in anatomy, physiology, and treatment of pediatric trauma patients.
Also see our links page for links to some of the specialty equipment utilized in the 5th edition ITLS Book as well as other sites of interest.
North Carolina ITLS operates under the auspices of the North Carolina College of Emergency Physicians (NCCEP).
