Health care trio brings whole blood transfusion to Treasure Valley EMS

The program launched Feb. 1, and “marks the first ground EMS whole blood capability in Idaho." ...
Medscape

Current Concepts in Hemostasis-Directed Resuscitation

In light of these concepts, current massive transfusion protocols incorporate hemostasis-directed resuscitation, or the pre-emptive administration of blood coagulation products along with packed red ...
journalgazette

Three Rivers Ambulance Authority expands blood administration program since rollout

The Three Rivers Ambulance Authority has expanded the blood administration program that started in February. The program is designed to keep a supply of blood in supervisor vehicles for patients who ...
The Spokesman-Review

Blood transfusions at the scene save lives. But ambulances are rarely equipped to do them

One August afternoon in 2023, Angela Martin’s cousin called with alarming news. Martin’s 74-year-old aunt had been mauled by four dogs while out for a walk near her home in rural Purlear, North ...
Kaleido Scope

Pre-hospital blood helped this UAB patient beat a zero percent chance of survival, so why is it still underutilized?

After a devastating car accident, Garry Taylor, 71, had nearly a zero percent chance of survival. Pre-hospital blood extended his survival to allow him to get the lifesaving care he needed at UAB ...
clinicaladvisor.com

Blood Transfusions at the Scene Save Lives. But Ambulances Are Rarely Equipped To Do Them.

More than 60,000 people in the US bleed to death every year from traumatic events, Blood transfusions at the scene could change that. KFF Health News — One August afternoon in 2023, Angela Martin’s ...