Episode 217: Prehospital Blood Transfusion
From Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast by Core EM
January 1, 2026 · Episode 217
About this episode
We discuss the shift to prehospital blood to treat shock sooner.
We discuss the shift to prehospital blood to treat shock sooner. Hosts: Nichole Bosson, MD, MPH, FACEP Avir Mitra, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Prehospital_Transfusion.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: EMS , Prehospital Care , Trauma Show Notes Core EM Modular CME Course Maximize your commute with the new Core EM Modular CME Course, featuring the most essential content distilled from our top-rated podcast episodes. This course offers 12 audio-based modules packed with pearls! Information and link below. Course Highlights: Credit: 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Curriculum: Comprehensive coverage of Core Emergency Medicine, with 12 modules spanning from Critical Care to Pediatrics. Cost: Free for NYU Learners $250 for Non-NYU Learners Click Here to Register and Begin Module 1 What is prehospital blood transfusion Administration of blood products in the field prior to hospital arrival Aimed at patients in hemorrhagic shock Why this matters Traditional US prehospital resuscitation relied on crystalloid ED and trauma care now prioritize early blood Hemorrhage occurs before hospital arrival Delays to definitive hemorrhage control are common Earlier…
Topics covered
- prehospital care
- blood transfusion
- emergency medicine
- shock treatment
- medical protocols
Keywords
- prehospital blood
- shock treatment
- blood transfusion protocols
- emergency response
- medical advancements
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