Whole Blood & Prehospital Transfusion in EMS
Stay current with developments in whole blood use in EMS. This page delivers news, research, protocols and best practices around prehospital whole blood transfusion. EMS agencies, medical directors, and field clinicians will find:
- Clinical guidelines and evolving evidence on whole blood for trauma and hemorrhagic shock
- Protocols, training aids, and case studies from services already carrying whole blood
- Policy, logistics, regulatory, and safety considerations
- An interactive U.S. map showing EMS systems that perform whole blood transfusions
- Commentary and analysis on challenges, benefits, and emerging trends
Use this as your go-to resource to evaluate, plan or expand a whole blood program in your EMS system.
Genesee County commissioners are poised to approve a $50,000 partnership with the American Red Cross that would equip paramedics with Type O blood for emergency transfusions
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Dells-Delton EMS, Reedsburg Ambulance and Baraboo Area Fire and EMS have each administered blood in the field since launching their transfusion programs in May
After Crozer’s closure, VMSC EMS is partnering with townships on ambulance contracts as Delaware County battles longer transport times, ED strain and rising mental health needs
The on-scene blood transfusion initiative is the first of its kind among major cities in Ohio
Omaha paramedics can now give blood transfusions at trauma scenes, a move officials say could save 30 lives a year
Paramedics from Lawrence General Hospital are now among the first in Massachusetts equipped to administer whole blood transfusions at emergency scenes
In partnership with UCHealth, Ute Pass Regional Health Service District joins a small group of EMS providers equipped to deliver prehospital blood transfusions
Ensure safe, compliant and efficient blood transfusions with the Blood Tracking module, real-time monitoring and control to keep lifesaving supplies ready
Kenosha’s innovative approach sets an example in proactive resource building and patient care enhancement
As more EMS agencies explore whole blood transfusions, Chris and Kelly ask: is this the new gold standard or just a logistical headache?
EMS agencies can tap into $5 billion in SS4A grant funds to improve post-crash care, reduce response times and prevent avoidable traffic fatalities
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- Del. paramedics deliver 250 units of whole blood in over a year
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- Colo. whole blood program sees ‘Rosie’ outcomes for patients
- Del. state police join EMS in carrying whole blood