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ObjectivesTo investigate the effect of pediatric trauma life support (PTLS) curriculum on the improvement of rescue skill for pediatric trauma patients.MethodsPTLS course was introduced to train medical staff engaging in pediatric critical trauma care. The course included theoretical and practical part with main focus on enhancement of students’ decision on scene and rescue skill.ResultsCompared with pre-training, the students’ post-training written test scores improved signiifcant-ly, and the rates of qualiifcation and excellence were improved signiifcantly (P<0.01). All students were qualiifed for the tests of skill stations and simulation scenario. The excellence rates of the tests were as follows: ifxation and transportation 42.62%, basic and advanced airway management 81.97%, shock evaluation and management 70.49%, simulation scenario 72.13%. Both pre-training and post-training written test scores in hospital group were significantly higher than those in pre-hospital group (P<0.01).ConclusionsAfter PTLS courses, the knowledge, practice and integrated life-saving skills of students are greatly im-proved and teamwork is strengthened.