OUR MISSION:
The primary goal of ITLS in Saskatchewan is to provide quality trauma life support training for Emergency Health Care Providers in the province of Saskatchewan.
Mark your calendar!
June 9, 2025 for the Annual General Meeting.
1030-1130 AGM
1200-1300 Up in Smoke: Airway Challenges in the Burned Trauma Patient
Dr. Alexis Jeannotte
Briefly review the primary survey assessment for a trauma patient. Highlight common mechanisms for burn injuries. Estimate the extent of burns with the Parkland formula. Discuss the risks to the airway, breathing, and circulation of patients with burns. Outline the initial assessment and management of burn patients with focus on inhalational injuries and airway burns. Apply the ATLS protocols to trauma cases.
1300-1400 Pediatric Multisystem Trauma
Dr. Jason Baserman
This session will provide a focused, practical overview of pediatric multisystem trauma, with a special emphasis on the identification and acute management of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Through the lens of the primary and secondary trauma surveys, participants will explore evidence-based strategies for recognizing life-threatening injuries, initiating timely interventions, and prioritizing care in high-stakes environments. Key updates in pediatric TBI management will be highlighted, along with practical tips for rapid information gathering, interprofessional coordination, and effective preparation before the patient’s arrival
1400-1500 Tween trauma case - keeping it together
Dr. Nadine Tarryn Swan
Topic Summary:
1. Introduction to highlight impact of teenager polytrauma and specific case
2. Common causes and immediate pathology patterns
3. Peer provider dynamics
4. Therapeutic approaches (including shock priorities and pelvic binders)
5. Important takeaway points
