Port Aransas EMS begins carrying blood for emergency transfusions in the field

Port Aransas EMS begins carrying blood for emergency transfusions in the field

The Port Aransas EMS has partnered with the Coastal Bend Blood Center to provide pre-hospital blood transfusions, allowing paramedics to take immediate action, rather than waiting until they reach the hospital.The ambulances now carry Type O blood with low antibodies stored in specialized coolers to maintain proper temperature. This initiative enables emergency responders to begin life-saving transfusions in the field for patients experiencing s…