ACS MyATLS

The medical care of trauma patients demands fast thinking and up-to-date resources. There is no more reliable resource for trauma information than the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The MyATLS app was developed as a component of the ACS Committee on Trauma’s Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program. ATLS has trained more than 2 million participants in close to 100,000 courses around the world. ATLS provides essential information and skills for doctors, nurses, and other trained health professionals to identify and treat life-threatening injuries in the trauma environment. The content and skills presented in this app will add to the resources of doctors and other clinicians who treat trauma patients. The MyATLS app is intended for use by licensed medical professionals. It is not intended for use by patients nor untrained individuals caring for injured patients. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) MyATLS mobile app provides users to access key elements of the ACS Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program including • Chapter summaries • Videos • Calculators • Interactive algorithms • Tables • Skill stations • Checklists • Practice quizzes • Flashcards Access ATLS information in real-time, prepare for the ATLS course exam, or keep your knowledge sharp and up-to-date using the practice quizzes and flashcards. DISCLAIMER LANGUAGE The American College of Surgeons, its Committee on Trauma, and content contributors have taken care that the doses of drugs and recommendations for treatment contained within the MyATLS mobile app are correct and compatible with the standards generally accepted at the time of publication. However, as new research and clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy may become necessary or appropriate. Users of the MyATLS mobile app are advised to check the most current product information provided by the manufacturer of each drug to be administered to verify the recommended dose, the method and duration of administration, and contraindications. It is the responsibility of the licensed practitioner to be informed in all aspects of patient care and determine the best treatment for each individual patient. Note that cervical collars and spinal immobilization remain the current Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) standard in transporting patients with spine injury. If the collars and immobilization devices are to be removed in controlled hospital environments, this should be accomplished when the stability of the injury is assured. Cervical collars and immobilization devices have been removed in some of the photos and videos to provide clarity for specific skill demonstrations. The American College of Surgeons, its Committee on Trauma, and contributing authors disclaim any liability, loss, or damage incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the content of this 10th edition of the ATLS Program.