Whole Blood Transfusion by EMS in the Field

As an organization with regional scope and a network of connections, TEMS was uniquely situated to pursue bringing Whole Blood delivered by EMS to the region. The process of delivering whole blood to trauma patients BEFORE they arrive at a hospital began with TEMS taking the lead on research and building partnerships to supply the program and develop protocols.

Community engagement is vital to maintain, sustain and expand this program across the ten jurisdictions in the Tidewater EMS Council region which runs from the Eastern Shore out through Southampton County. Individuals, businesses and healthcare organizations all have a role to play in supporting the Whole Blood Initiative.