The Rapid Infuser for the Field
Building on military experience in transfusing blood at the point of injury, EMS services have begun providing blood through ground and air ambulance services. Ideal for use in austere environments and transport, LifeFlow is designed to rapidly stabilize a critical patient.
Now in Gray for EMS: The gray LifeFlow (FG5005G) offers the same trusted functionality and features—now available in a gray color option for EMS. Coming April 1st.
- With LifeFlow PLUS, one unit of blood can be delivered in 2 minutes
- Lightweight and portable, it goes easily from the field to the hospital
- Works with smaller gauge catheters for both pediatrics and adults
- Simple setup and takes only one hand to operate
- 3-10x faster than traditional methods
- For use in any environment on scene or during transport
Firefighters save a six year old’s life with a blood transfusion. Watch this incredible story.
Research
A growing body of EMS research links field blood transfusion to faster stabilization and better early outcomes in hemorrhagic shock—demonstrating feasibility, safety, and operational success. Complementary evidence supports early, controlled fluid resuscitation for septic shock and hypotensive patients, reducing delays in perfusion and improving early physiologic response in the prehospital setting.
New Orleans EMS/Tulane research studies
Study #1 “Faster Refill” – first study ever to show mortality reduction through blood delivery in urban EMS for penetrating trauma with hemorrhagic shock.
Study #2 “Minutes Matter” – from the moment of EMS arrival until first drop of blood, every minute of delay results in 11% increased mortality.
Study #3 “x-ABC” – intubation prior to effective resuscitation with blood results in 47% mortality vs 13.
JTACS
Time to Early Resuscitative Intervention Association with Mortality in Trauma Patients at Risk for Hemorrhage – every one 1 minute of delay in blood or TXA associated with 2% increase in 30 day mortality.
SHOCK
SHOCK – A Circulation-first Approach for Resuscitation of Trauma Patients with Hemorrhagic Shock.
Indications & Case Studies
LifeFlow delivers rapid blood and fluid resuscitation for traumatic hemorrhage, sepsis-related hypotension, OB hemorrhage, GI bleed, dehydration/heat illness, and pediatric critical care—via peripheral IV or IO, including small-gauge access. Real-world ground and air EMS cases illustrate fast initiation, controlled titration, effective resuscitation and stabilization, and operational success across diverse prehospital environments.
- Case Report: Successful Pre-Hospital Resuscitation in Traumatic Arrest Using LifeFlow
- Prehospital Whole Blood Transfusion in Penetrating Trauma
- EMS: The First Line of Defense Against Sepsis
- An Evidence-Based Approach Improves Prehospital Care for Sepsis Patients
- Rapid Response to Gunshot Wound: Successful Pre-hospital Whole Blood Resuscitation Using LifeFlow
- In-Flight Management of Hemorrhagic Shock in Patient with Multiple Gunshot Wounds
- Flight Care Team Delivers Rapid Blood Transfusion Following Total Leg Amputation
- Improving Pre-Hospital Septic Shock Management with Efficient Fluid Resuscitation – a Wellstar EMS Case Series
- EMS Transfusion to Severe Trauma Victim Allows for Much Faster Resuscitation
- Rapid Fluid Administration Stabilizes 14-Year-Old Soccer Player with Severe Dehydration
- Alexandria Fire Dept Case: Septic Patient Resuscitated Using IV Fluids (Part 1)
Program Resources
Practical tools and guidance to help agencies plan, launch, and sustain a prehospital blood program.
Challenge Coin
The LifeFlow Challenge Coin program recognizes prehospital agencies and paramedics who save the life of a critically ill patient and use LifeFlow as part of their life-saving medical care. EMS responders who save the life of a patient using LifeFlow are eligible to each receive a LifeFlow Challenge Coin and a letter from our founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mark Piehl. To participate, complete the application by clicking on the link below.
Training Videos
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