ATLS in Moldova

Abstract

Background: Moldova is a country in Europe that trying to improve the health system with what is available. The mortality rate was found to be extremely high after major road traffic accident and this is due to poor old Soviet medical system in the hospital. Aim: The aim of our work, was to introduce a safe world wide recognised system to all doctors who are involved in trauma and to make sure they all have a simple common language. Method: An application has been made two years ago to the American College of Surgeon in order to obtain license to introduce and teach Advanced trauma Life Support in Moldova. This application was approved 18 months later and the license has been given to ATORM. Results: The first 16 candidates will be going to UK to get taught ATLS and some of them will become international and national instructors for ATLS. The procedure will continue afterwards and further 16 candidates will be taught and the ball will role over. Discussion: It is crucial and very important to introduce such teaching method and try to achieve a better health care system in Moldova. According to WHO, the mortality rate after major trauma in Moldavian Hospital is almost 70% and it is the highest together with Russia in the world. Not only, but the system has to be supported by all level of society in order to achieve better health care and trauma system in Moldova. Conclusion: The introduction of ATLS in Moldova is happening, and the system will start to function as soon as possible and we will reduce the mortality rate of trauma patients in this country.