Urban Prehospital Whole Blood Program Shows Promising Survival Rates in Trauma Patients

An urban prehospital whole blood (ph-wb) program effectively treated 375 trauma patients, administering 588 units of whole blood. Patients experienced significant improvements in systolic blood pressure, averaging a rise of 28 mmHg, while pulse decreased by 19 bpm before reaching the emergency department. Notably, 83% survived 24 hours and 80.8% were alive after 30 days. The initiative showcased efficient resource use and high compliance, achieving a 0% expiration rate for blood in the field.