KGMU becomes nodal centre for advanced trauma life support training

LUCKNOW: The King George’s Medical University (KGMU) is now the nodal centre for advanced trauma life support (ATLS) instructors’ training in India.

“So far, we were giving ATLS training to medical personnel to help victims of accidents. But now, we will train medical personnel to become ATLS instructors/ trainers themselves. Earlier, AIIMS, New Delhi, was the nodal centre,” said Prof Vinod Jain of KGMU.

On Sunday, the KGMU centre began its first instructors’ course for three batches of 12 participants each.

Kimberly Joseph, chairperson of the committee of Trauma -- American College of Surgeons, and Alexandra Hutchens, regional coordinator, were present for the inauguration of the instructors’ course.

Professor Samir Misra, Prof Sandip Tiwari and Dr Divya Narain of KGMU were also present.

The ATLS programme includes a systematic, concise approach to patient care in trauma cases. The course provides a method for immediate management of injured patients. It also teaches how to assess a patient’s condition, resuscitate and stabilise him / her.

“Keeping in view the growing number of accidents and ailments with rise in population and changing perceptions on treatment and care, ATLS is required now and in future too,” said Prof Jain.

He said the aim was to arrange frequent educational sessions for instructors so that “more people could be trained”.

Prof Samir Misra said, “We will also ensure that the training is upgraded according to the changing protocols across the globe.”