Trauma & ACS Resources

This hub offers a curated collection of resources to support trauma and acute care surgery professionals. Access clinical guidelines, practical trauma tools, emergency surgery grading systems, violence prevention strategies, disaster preparedness materials, and more. Each section is designed to promote evidence-based care, informed decision-making, and continuous learning.

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Trauma Tools

This section provides resources and references to support trauma professionals in education, research, and clinical practice. From program development guides to standardized assessment tools, these materials are designed to strengthen trauma care and prevention efforts.

Disaster Management and Preparedness Resources

The AAST Disaster Committee has created this site to help members prepare for and respond to disasters and mass casualty incidents. It provides real-time as well as educational resources that will help clinicians prepare to meet these challenges.

Trauma Facts

This section of our website is designed to provide lay persons as well as health care workers with information about injury in the United States and around the world

Guidelines

The Guidelines collection includes links to sites that provide useful information on clinical practice guidelines and related evidence-based resources.