More ambulances are carrying blood for transfusions. Experts say it will save lives

More and more ambulances carry blood when responding to trauma scenes. Officials say transfusions before patients arrive at the hospital will save lives.
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 ...
KSL

West Valley firefighters can now give blood transfusions on scene

WEST VALLEY CITY — West Valley City firefighters are now prepared to give blood transfusions on scene. That has never been done by a Utah emergency ground crew. "Every person in our department has ...
News4Jax

St. Johns County Fire Rescue’s on-scene blood transfusion saves man who only had 8% chance of survival

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – St. Johns County Fire and Rescue has significantly improved survival rates by carrying blood to critical accident scenes. Lt. Sean Brasiel and his team have been providing ...
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 ...
HealthLeaders Media

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

Of the more than 11,000 EMS agencies in the U.S. that provide ground transport to acute care hospitals, only about 1% carry blood. One August afternoon in 2023, Angela Martin's cousin called with ...