Guwahati, Dec. 16: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first institution in the Northeast to be accredited as an advanced trauma life support (ATLS) provider centre.
Marking the landmark development, the institute conducted its inaugural ATLS provider course from December 12 to 14, ushering in a new chapter in structured trauma education in the region.
The programme was graced by the presence of Prof. MC Mishra, chair, ATLS India and former director, AIIMS, New Delhi, who attended the event to commemorate the occasion.
Eminent ATLS faculty members from across the country also participated, lending their expertise and support to strengthen the initiative.
The accreditation signifies a major step forward in disseminating standardised trauma management principles, with special focus on effective intervention during the “golden hour,” a crucial determinant of trauma survival and outcomes.
Each ATLS course at AIIMS Guwahati enrolls 16 delegates and follows a rigorous training module comprising two days of intensive hands-on and didactic sessions, followed by a formal assessment on the third day, strictly adhering to ATLS guidelines.
“Through this initiative, AIIMS Guwahati has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing trauma care capacity in the Northeast by ensuring sustained ATLS training, thereby contributing to improved emergency response, better patient outcome, and a reduction in trauma-related mortality across the region,” a statement said.
