Arlington’s EMS can now provide pre-hospital whole blood to patients who have suffered blood loss. Just about 300 of the nation’s 23,000 EMS agencies carry whole blood. Arlington’s first responders ...
FARGO — Sanford emergency responders now have access to a life-saving tool for trauma patients. Starting on Monday, July 14, EMS workers will be able to give whole blood to patients on scene instead ...
The American Red Cross donor center in D.C. is named for a famous Washingtonian, Dr. Charles Drew who pioneered methods for long term storage of blood plasma and was the first director of the American ...
CLEVELAND — It’s a first in major Ohio cities and it could be a game changer in saving lives. Cleveland EMS paramedics are now able to give blood transfusions on the scene of trauma emergencies. “It's ...
Dr. Maia Dorsett on why complete vital signs and avoiding TBI complications matter more than rare “sexy” procedures ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Emergency Services hosted a fall blood drive Tuesday to provide a critical resource for trauma victims. The drive was held at the EMS headquarters on ...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — In the first half of life, more Americans die from traumatic injuries and violence than from any other cause —including cancer, HIV or the flu. A group of medical professionals ...