every second counts
When Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams arrive on scene for a bleeding patient, seconds count. And when a needed blood transfusion can be delivered immediately -- on the scene or while en route to the hospital -- the minutes saved can mean the difference between life and death.
Bleeding from uncontrolled hemorrhage is a leading cause of preventable death among victims of trauma. But patients who can receive a pre-hospital transfusion from first responders have an improved chance at survival, shorter hospital stays, and may use less blood overall once they arrive at the emergency room. Watch below, Dr. Daniela Hermelin, Chief Medical Officer (ImpactLife) speaks to the importance of Prehospital Transfusion.
ImpactLife: Blood Provider to the following Emergency Medical Services
- AirEvac Lifeteam (subsidiary of Global Medical Response)
- Air Evac Lifeteam 11 – Mount Vernon, Illinois
- Air Evac Lifeteam 145 – Mattoon, Illinois
- Air Evac Lifeteam 28 – Effingham, Illinois
- Air Evac Lifeteam 138 – Harrisburg, Illinois
- Air Evac Lifeteam 35 – Marion, Illinois
- Air Evac Lifeteam 11 – Mount Vernon, Illinois
- Air Evac Lifeteam 156 – Maryville, Illinois
- Air Evac Lifeteam 137 – Greenville, Illinois
- Air Evac Lifeteam 39 – Brazil, Indiana
- Air Evac Lifeteam 17 – Paoli, Indiana
- Air Evac Lifeteam 144 – Macomb, Illinois
- Air Evac Lifeteam 5 – Quincy, Illinois
- Air Evac Lifeteam 59 – Fort Madison, Iowa
- Air Evac Lifeteam 27 – Jacksonville, Illinois
- Cole County Emergency Medical Services - Jefferson City, Missouri
- Mehlville Fire Protection District - St. Louis, Missouri
- OSF Life Flight - Bloomington, Illinois
- Washington County Ambulance District - Mineral Point, Missouri
Learn more about prehospital transfusion
Listen to Blooducation Baristas, hosted by Chief Medical Officer, ImpactLife: Daniela Hermelin, MD, CABP. We're brewing up insightful discussions covering Transfusion Medicine and Cell Therapy.
Lifesaving Blood - Prehospital Transfusion Insights
In this exciting episode of Blooducation Baristas, my co-host Randi Schaefer and I dive into the rapidly growing field of pre-hospital blood transfusions. We’re joined by experts Eric Bank, Dr. Jeff Siegler, and Christina Warren, who bring diverse perspectives from EMS, emergency medicine, and hospital transfusion services. Together, they discuss the groundbreaking opportunities and unique challenges of administering life-saving blood products before patients even arrive at the hospital. Tune in to learn how this innovative approach is reshaping emergency care and saving lives in critical moments.
RH-THINK! Emergency Transfusions to Females of Childbearing Potential
In this podcast, I explore the complex issue of emergency blood transfusions for women of childbearing age with experts in trauma surgery, patient advocacy, and EMS. We discuss the balance between immediate survival and future pregnancy risks, current practices, and upcoming efforts to develop standardized guidelines for improved patient care.
Hero in Arms Whole Blood Program
In this podcast, I discuss the Hero in Arms Group O low titer whole blood program with Lieutenant William Bullock from South Texas Blood and Tissue. We explore the program's history, innovative features, and impact on pre-hospital transfusions, highlighting the collaboration between EMS, blood centers, and healthcare providers in saving lives.