Pasco County Introduces Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Program

Pasco County Fire Rescue has launched a program allowing paramedics to perform blood transfusions at emergency scenes, potentially doubling survival rates for trauma patients with severe blood loss. The program, which started in December, has already been used four times and aims to expand with more supervisors and blood supply options. Officials emphasize the critical role of timely transfusions in preventing fatalities and life-altering injuries.

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