A clinical trial in Finland will seek to determine whether emergency services can safely use whole blood for transfusions before patients reach the hospital. Other trials held in the United Kingdom ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Since July, Corewell Health Aero Med has provided whole blood to patients experiencing significant blood loss in their helicopters before they get to the hospital. This program ...

League City's emergency services division aims to improve the chances of patient recovery and survival by increasing blood supply resources on board ambulances. The city’s emergency medical services ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MB — Traditionally, donated blood is separated into red cells, plasma, and platelets. But trauma patients often need all of it — fast. That’s why Corewell Health Aero Med is now carrying ...

Whole blood contains all blood components, including red blood cells, platelets and plasma, according to UCHealth. Only about 1% of emergency medical vehicles in the U.S. carry blood, as most EMS ...

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Harford County launched a life-saving whole blood program that could increase the chances of survival for patients suffering from substantial blood loss. The new program allows patients with trauma or ...