This week, St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) joins a growing number of emergency medical service (EMS) providers throughout the nation to offer lifesaving care traditionally delivered within hospitals. In partnership with ImpactLife, the District will launch a field blood product program to deliver packed red blood cells and plasma to patients experiencing significant blood loss.
“Prehospital delivery of blood products is cutting-edge treatment that gives patients experiencing hemorrhagic shock due to critical blood loss the best chance of survival,” said David K. Tan, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for SCCAD. “Prompt delivery of these vital blood components for patients in these dire situations will contribute to improved outcomes.”