International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) is a
nonprofit organization
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
dedicated to the education in managing out-of-hospital trauma situations. ITLS was formed in 1982 as Basic Trauma Life Support. The organization's name was changed to highlight its focus on becoming an international standard. The educational materials presented by this organization are taught to
emergency medical services
Emergency medical services (EMS), also known as ambulance services or paramedic services, are emergency services that provide urgent pre-hospital treatment and stabilisation for serious illness and injuries and transport to definitive care. ...
' personnel across the United States and internationally.
The 8th edition of the organization's training manual was published in 2015, and an internationalized version of the 8th edition was published in 2018.
See also
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Prehospital Trauma Life Support
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians is an American professional association representing Emergency medical technicians and paramedics.
Lobbying
In March 2013, the association unsuccessfully lobbied for the Veteran Emer ...
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Advanced Trauma Life Support
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Medical and health organizations based in Illinois
1982 establishments in the United States
Organizations established in 1982
Downers Grove, Illinois
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