Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Anatomy and Physiology for Trauma Care Review of body systems and their relevance to trauma resuscitation.

Primary Survey and Resuscitation Systematic ABCDE approach, immediate interventions, and reassessment cycles.

Airway Management and Ventilation Advanced airway techniques, adjuncts, suctioning, and assisted ventilation.

Breathing and Thoracic Trauma Recognition and management of pneumothorax, hemothorax, flail chest, and thoracic injuries.

Circulation, Hemorrhage Control, and Shock Vascular access, fluid resuscitation, hemorrhage control, and shock management.

Head and Spinal Trauma Assessment of traumatic brain injury, spinal precautions, and neuro monitoring.

Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma FAST/POCUS use, hemorrhage recognition, pelvic stabilization, and surgical referral.

Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Trauma Stabilization of fractures, wound care, compartment syndrome, and contamination control.

Special Populations (Pediatric, Geriatric, Obstetric Trauma) Physiological differences, adapted techniques, and maternal–fetal considerations.

Secondary Survey, Imaging, and Definitive Care Pathways Comprehensive head‑to‑toe assessment, imaging priorities, and trauma team coordination.