Tactical transfusion—Importance and logistics of integrating prehospital blood in tactical <scp>EMS</scp> operations

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Authors

Zaffer Qasim · University of Pennsylvania

Randall Schaefer · Schafer Corporation (United States)

Bruce Tilson · Family and Social Services Administration

John N. Dunn · Texas Department of Public Safety

Sam Patrick · Washington State Department of Agriculture

Abstract

We demonstrate that civilian prehospital blood protocols can be modified to allow incorporation into TEMS operations. Future research should review outcomes when blood is administered within the TEMS environment.

Topics & Keywords

Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation Blood transfusion and management Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Transfusion

DOI: 10.1111/trf.18467

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