Compliance to advanced trauma life support protocols in adult trauma patients in the acute setting

IntroductionAdvanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocols provide a common approach for trauma resuscitations. This was a quality review assessing compliance with ATLS protocols at a Level I trauma center; specifically whether the presence or absence of a trauma team leader (TTL) influenced adherence.MethodsThis retrospective study was conducted on adult major trauma patients with acute injuries over a one-year period in a Level I Canadian …