whole blood
Coverage of whole blood in the Nexus archive.
- Fire Department Seeks Whole Blood Program for Emergency Patients
The Pasadena Fire Department plans to begin carrying whole blood for emergency transfusions in the field under a proposed contract. The City Council will consider authorizing this contract with Houchin Community Blood Bank. This new pre-hospital administration program is being developed by the Fire Department in partnership with Huntington Medical Hospital.
- Vermont faces an emergency blood shortage from summer donation lull
Vermont is experiencing an emergency blood shortage due to a summer donation lull, with half of available blood donation appointments unfilled. The American Red Cross reported a 25% national blood supply drop in June, exacerbated by increased summer demand from accidents and reduced donations as people vacation.
- Thornton Fire responding with whole blood for trauma, bleeding
Thornton Fire has introduced a designated truck and safety and medical officer equipped with whole blood for trauma and bleeding emergencies. The initiative aims to provide immediate transfusion support during critical calls.