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.
The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is in the final process of beginning to carry whole blood on ambulances
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The city’s EMS system has saved one life saved for every 3 days of the program, showing promising results
The use of drones to carry medical supplies is a game changer in both military and civilian settings
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed treat-in-place and whole blood bills, empowering EMS providers
The Colorado Springs Fire Department joined UCHealth to launch the whole blood program in May
Soon, Pittsburgh paramedics in select vehicles will be carrying whole blood on city streets
Enhancing prehospital blood transfusion capabilities with advanced technology
Delta Development’s integrated approach streamlines agency procedures and improves efficiency
League City EMS plans to be carrying whole blood on all of its ambulances in two years
