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The Indian Society for Trauma & Acute Care (ISTAC) is a prominent organization focused on advancing trauma education and research in India.

🚨 Historic Milestone in Trauma Training – India 🚨The Indian Society for Trauma and Acute Care proudly announces the succ...
24/04/2026

🚨 Historic Milestone in Trauma Training – India 🚨

The Indian Society for Trauma and Acute Care proudly announces the successful conduct of the first-ever 11th Edition of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider Course in India, held on 23rd–24th April 2026 at King George’s Medical University, Lucknow.

👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ The course witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty and providers, all committed to elevating the standards of trauma care and improving patient outcomes.

🌍 With this successful beginning, a new era of trauma education has been ushered in—focused on capacity building, clinical excellence, and saving lives.

🚨Research Alert | ISTAC ⚠️The Journal of Injury and Acute Care (JOIAC), official publication of ISTAC, features a recent...
17/04/2026

🚨Research Alert | ISTAC ⚠️

The Journal of Injury and Acute Care (JOIAC), official publication of ISTAC, features a recently published original research article titled: “Impact of referral delays, lack of early transfusion and imaging on mortality in blunt abdominal trauma: A prospective comparative observational study.”

This prospective study explores key factors influencing outcomes in blunt abdominal trauma, focusing on referral patterns, early resuscitation practices, and access to imaging in real-world settings.

A relevant and thought-provoking read for trauma surgeons and emergency care providers, addressing important challenges in trauma systems and patient care pathways.

Read here: https://joiac-istac.org/impact-of-referral-delays-lack-of-early-transfusion-and-imaging-on-mortality-in-blunt-abdominal-trauma-a-prospective-comparative-observational-study/

🔴 ISTAC TAC Grand Rounds | Upcoming SessionThe Indian Society for Trauma and Acute Care (ISTAC®) is pleased to invite yo...
17/04/2026

🔴 ISTAC TAC Grand Rounds | Upcoming Session

The Indian Society for Trauma and Acute Care (ISTAC®) is pleased to invite you to the next session of the TAC Grand Rounds – Interactive Series on Trauma & Acute Care.

🩺 Topic: “The Surgical Crossroads: Managing Complex Thoracoabdominal Trauma in Extremis”

📅 Date: Sunday, 26 April 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
💻 Mode: Online

👨‍⚕️ Presenter: Dr. Faris Azim
🎙 Moderator: Dr. Harsh*t Agarwal

🌟 Panel of Experts:
• Prof. Ashok Puranik – AIIMS Guwahati
• Dr. Hassan Al Thani – Hamad General Hospital, Qatar
• Prof. Atin Kumar – AIIMS New Delhi

This session will focus on real-world challenges and decision-making at the edge of survivability in complex thoracoabdominal trauma, offering valuable insights for trauma surgeons and acute care providers.

🔗 Join the session: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7686101961?pwd=lIkLMbtnA3A5xqiR56i6LJjkzXWTY9.1&omn=88156043314
Meeting ID: 768 610 1961
Passcode: ISTAC

📢 Open to trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, residents, and nursing professionals.

🚨 TRACSCON 2026 🚨Under the aegis of the Indian Society for Trauma & Acute Care (ISTAC), the Department of Traumatology &...
13/04/2026

🚨 TRACSCON 2026 🚨

Under the aegis of the Indian Society for Trauma & Acute Care (ISTAC), the Department of Traumatology & General Surgery, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Chennai, is pleased to announce TRACSCON 2026 – National Conference on Trauma & Acute Care Surgery.

📅 7th May 2026 – Preconference Workshops
📅 8th–9th May 2026 – Conference
📍 Venue: T.P. Ganesan Auditorium, SRMIST, Chennai

🎯 Theme: Advancing Trauma & Acute Care Surgery – From Evidence to Ex*****on

🌟 Scientific Highlights

✅ National faculty from premier institutes
✅ Hands-on trauma & acute care workshops
✅ Trauma, ACS, ED & systems sessions
✅ Debates & panel discussions
✅ Poster & paper presentations

📝 Abstract submissions open till 20th April 2026
🌐 www.tracscon2026.com

Under the aegis of the Indian Society for Trauma and Acute Care (ISTAC), the Department of Emergency Medicine, Stanley M...
12/04/2026

Under the aegis of the Indian Society for Trauma and Acute Care (ISTAC), the Department of Emergency Medicine, Stanley Medical College, Chennai, successfully conducted the TRAUMA ARC – Assessment, Resuscitation & Critical Interventions Workshop on 28 March 2026.

The workshop featured ATLS-based trauma assessment, hands-on skill stations, eFAST, trauma imaging, DCR principles, and case-based discussions, with excellent participation from residents and young clinicians.

Special thanks to the faculty team Dr. Joses Dany James, Dr. Vijayan Purushothaman, Dr. Vignesh Kumar, and Dr. Abdul Hakeem, along with Dr. Bhavani and the organizing team, for making the event a great academic success.

👏 Congratulations to all participants for their enthusiastic involvement.

The Indian Society for Trauma & Acute Care (ISTAC) is pleased to invite you to attend the upcoming session of TAC Grand ...
22/03/2026

The Indian Society for Trauma & Acute Care (ISTAC) is pleased to invite you to attend the upcoming session of TAC Grand Rounds, an interactive academic series on Trauma & Acute Care.

Topic: “Flying Bolt to the Thorax – A Workplace Injury”

Date: Sunday, 29 March 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (IST)

Moderator:
Prof. Jitendra Kr. Mangtani
Professor & Head, Department of Traumatology & Surgery
Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Jaipur

Presenter:
Dr. Vinayak Sharma
Junior Resident

The session will include an expert panel discussion with distinguished faculty in the field of trauma surgery.

All trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, residents, nursing staff, and healthcare professionals involved in trauma care are cordially invited to participate.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7686101961?pwd=lIkLMbtnA3A5xqiR56i6LJjkzXWTY9.1&omn=83673146330

Meeting ID: 768 610 1961
Passcode: ISTAC

We look forward to your active participation.

👉 Even small wounds may conceal significant internal injury.A seemingly trivial abdominal puncture wound from a nail led...
13/03/2026

👉 Even small wounds may conceal significant internal injury.
A seemingly trivial abdominal puncture wound from a nail led to delayed intra-abdominal infection, adhesions, and bowel obstruction, ultimately requiring surgical exploration. The case reinforces the need for careful evaluation and follow-up in even minor-appearing penetrating injuries.

📖 Read the full article:
https://joiac-istac.org/no-wound-is-small-delayed-presentation-of-penetrating-abdominal-trauma-by-an-iron-nail/

Holi celebrates life, joy, and togetherness.In emergency departments across the country, healthcare teams continue their...
04/03/2026

Holi celebrates life, joy, and togetherness.
In emergency departments across the country, healthcare teams continue their unwavering commitment to protecting life and providing care when it is needed most.
ISTAC extends its sincere gratitude to all healthcare professionals on duty this Holi. 🎨🫟🎉🙏🏻

🔴 TAC GRAND ROUNDS | ISTAC® 🔴Interactive Series on Trauma & Acute Care🩺 Topic: Spectrum of Au******ic Re**al Foreign Bod...
14/02/2026

🔴 TAC GRAND ROUNDS | ISTAC® 🔴
Interactive Series on Trauma & Acute Care

🩺 Topic: Spectrum of Au******ic Re**al Foreign Bodies

Trauma and acute care surgery often presents unique clinical, ethical, and psychosocial challenges. This TAC Grand Rounds session will explore the clinical spectrum, decision-making strategies, multidisciplinary approach, and patient-centered management of re**al foreign bodies — an area that requires surgical judgment, sensitivity, and collaboration.

🗓 Sunday, February 22, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (IST)

🎓 Case Discussion by Department of General Surgery, IMS–BHU, Varanasi

🎙 Moderator: Prof. S.K. Bhartiya
👨‍⚕️ Presenter: Dr. Ananya Tapadar

💬 Panel of Experts from trauma surgery, general surgery, and psychiatry.

🔗 Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7686101961?pwd=lIkLMbtnA3A5xqiR56i6LJjkzXWTY9.1&omn=89250197439

🆔 Meeting ID: 768 610 1961
🔐 Passcode: ISTAC

Inviting trauma surgeons, acute care specialists, residents, nurses, and mental health professionals to participate in this important conversation.

🚨 TRACSCON 2026 – Save the Dates! 🚨📍 Chennai | 7–9 May 2026🎓 National Conference on Trauma & Acute Care SurgeryUnder the...
06/02/2026

🚨 TRACSCON 2026 – Save the Dates! 🚨

📍 Chennai | 7–9 May 2026
🎓 National Conference on Trauma & Acute Care Surgery

Under the aegis of Indian Society of Trauma & Acute Care (ISTAC®),
the Department of Traumatology & General Surgery, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, proudly presents TRACSCON 2026.

🛠 Hands-on Workshops: 7th May 2026
📅 Conference: 8th–9th May 2026
📌 Venue: T. P. Ganesan Auditorium, SRM MCH & RC, Kattankulathur, Chennai

🎯 Theme:
Advancing Trauma & Acute Care Surgery – From Evidence to Ex*****on

✨ Highlights
• TNMC CME Credit Hours – Applied
• Poster & Paper Abstract Submissions – Open
• Expert faculty | Evidence-based discussions | Skill-focused learning

💰 Registration (Early Bird till 28 Feb 2026)
• Indian PG: ₹2,000
• Indian Delegate: ₹3,000
• International Delegate: USD 100

🔧 Workshops (Limited seats – first come, first served):
• Vascular Anastomosis
• Bowel Anastomosis
• Emergency Trauma Skills
• POCUS in Trauma & Acute Care Surgery

👉 Register now: www.tracscon2026.com

🔁 Please circulate among colleagues, residents, and trauma enthusiasts!

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