The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department is taking a step to strengthen emergency medical response by equipping EMS crews to carry whole blood for pre-hospital transfusions, according to FOX4 Kansas City - Kansas News. The department says the change is aimed at improving outcomes for people who need rapid trauma care before they reach definitive treatment.
The initiative is expected to save 37% more trauma patients, reflecting an effort to make transfusions available sooner during field emergencies. By adding whole blood to pre-hospital capabilities, the EMS crews can respond with a ready-to-use option for patients who experience severe bleeding and require transfusion support on scene.