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EMS expanding the availability of whole blood in northeastern Connecticut.

Great learning opportunity for those interested in standing up an EMS based whole blood program
https://www.linkedin.com/events/emswholebloodonthehillside-jtsc7080551408202092545/

With the ever growing adoption of prehospital blood transfusion capabilities by ground and air EMS, knowledge of the concepts and rationale of Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) is essential. Here is an excellent overview article by Thomas Mathis MS-3, AEMT, USAR MC, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Damage Control Resuscitation‎ | ACOEP RSO Damage Control Resuscitation - Pathophysiology and Practices for Emergency Medicine Physicians

The first study to evaluate the effectiveness of a prehospital blood warmer in actual clinical use to prevent hypothermia from prehospital transfusions with cold stored blood is now published. The Quantum Blood and Fluid Warmer was used on all patients, with no statistically significant change in body temperature pre to post transfusion. Included two patients who received EIGHT UNITS EACH of cold stored blood products and both remained normothermic!
See the study in the Journal of Special Operations Medicine- Spring 2023 Vol 23, Edition 1

The Effect of Prehospital Blood Transfusion on Patient Body Temperature from the Time of Emergency Medical Services Transfusion to Arrival at the Emergency Department - PubMed Use of the Quantum prevents the previously identified risk of hypothermia with respect to unwarmed prehospital transfusions. The data is favorable in that body temperature did not decrease in critically ill patients receiving cold-stored blood warmed during administration with the Quantum.

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Austin Travis County EMS Expanding Prehospital Whole Blood Program

Austin expands life-saving program allowing EMS to give pre-hospital blood transfusions Bleeding to death is a real threat for anyone involved in a major car crash or other traumatic emergency. It's why Austin is investing in a life-saving program