Tracking the whole blood landscape as updated guidelines allow EMS to carry and administer whole blood
Explore the latest resources on whole blood administration by EMS, including clinical guidelines, research, protocols, and training tips. This page features an interactive map of EMS services across the U.S. that administer whole blood in the field.
Bill sponsored by Sen. Michelle Hinchey would allow ambulances to carry blood products and administer transfusions
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Members of Medic 27, Engine 10 and EMS 2 were the first to use whole blood on a patient since the program started
South Bend Fire Department is one of three in the state now carrying whole blood
Medics with Grady Memorial Hospital now have the training and equipment to treat patients with transfusions
Grady EMS paramedics will be the first in Atlanta to do blood transfusions in the field
The Crawfordsville pilot program is expected to increase a patient’s chance of survival
Research underscores the life-saving impact of administering whole blood transfusions as quickly as possible
Elk City and Oklahoma City first responders utilized whole blood to save a worker pinned underneath a bulldozer
D.C. Fire and EMS and the American Red Cross have partnered to begin the practice of carrying whole blood
The report focused on trending injury data such as penetrating trauma, fractures, hospital events and the Injury Severity Score summary
Black Hills Life Flight becomes the first in the state to have its aircraft carrying whole blood
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