The Feasibility and Safety of Prehospital Whole Blood Administration for Patients in Hemorrhagic Shock in Isolated Regions of Colorado: Assessment of the First 6 Months.

Branney, Matthew; Mattox, Sydney; Lynch, John; Branney, Scott; Harwood, Laura; Ryznar, Rebecca; Balogh, Zsolt J · World J Surg · 2026

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Abstract

The aim of this pilot study is to summarize evidence from the implementation of prehospital whole blood programs in rural Colorado with focus on the feasibility and safety of whole blood in rural areas with prolonged transport times to definitive care.

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