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Des Moines paramedic blood transfusion program changes trauma care, saves lives

A pilot program for Des Moines paramedics is saving lives by allowing them to perform blood transfusions in the field.

Des Moines paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.

Des Moines paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.
Medscape

Increased risk of infection and mortality after blood transfusion for CABG patients

Ann Arbor, MI - A new study has shown that patients who receive blood transfusions while hospitalized for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery are more likely to develop an infection after ...
The Nation Newspaper

Lagos tackles unsafe blood transfusions, launches digital inventory system

The Lagos State Government has launched HaemoCentral, a first-of-its-kind Blood Inventory Management System (BIMS), to ensure patient safety during and after blood transfusion. It also unveiled the ...