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Tracking the whole blood landscape as updated guidelines allow EMS to carry and administer whole blood

Explore the latest resources on whole blood administration by EMS, including clinical guidelines, research, protocols, and training tips. This page features an interactive map of EMS services across the U.S. that administer whole blood in the field.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department joined UCHealth to launch the whole blood program in May
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League City EMS plans to be carrying whole blood on all of its ambulances in two years
Braintree and Canton firefighters and medics started the whole blood transfusion on the crash victim during transport to the hospital
Members of the state’s Trauma Care Committee have created the Montana Interfacility Blood Network
Bill sponsored by Sen. Michelle Hinchey would allow ambulances to carry blood products and administer transfusions
Widespread adoption by EMS agencies faces challenges due to equipment purchases and insurance
Shelby County’s initiative for trauma patients will have whole blood available in four locations
Report and commentary from the North Carolina EMS Expo 2024
Expansion of the pilot program also allows paramedics to administer whole blood
Colorado Springs paramedics are training on using whole blood in the field
Members of Medic 27, Engine 10 and EMS 2 were the first to use whole blood on a patient since the program started