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Abstract
There have been few published data describing the demand for and amount of Advanced
Trauma Life Support (ATLS™) training received by trainees in acute surgical specialties. We undertook a survey
on aspects of ATLS training, questioning all senior house officers in accident and
emergency (A&E) medicine, general surgery and orthopaedic surgery in the west of Scotland
in January 1995. More general surgical trainees were ATLS trained than orthopaedic
or A&E trainees. Ninety-seven per cent of respondents felt ATLS was essential training
for FRCS. There were few problems gaining study leave for the courses, but concern
was expressed regarding the long waiting lists. ATLS training is therefore thought
to be essential for surgical trainees, and the number of ATLS courses needs to be
increased to cope with the demand.
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References
- 9th Ed. ATLS™ Course Manual. ACS, Chicago1990
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Publication history
Accepted:
June 6,
1996
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© 1996 Published by Elsevier Inc.
