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Mon EMS to begin carrying whole blood on supervisor vehicle; service goes live May 1
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Monongalia EMS announced it will begin carrying whole blood on a supervisor vehicle starting May 1, supplied by WVU, and trained paramedics across Mon EMS and Morgantown Fire Department will be able to request and use it in the field.
Monongalia EMS told the Monongalia County Commission April 30 that it will begin carrying whole blood on a supervisor vehicle beginning May 1 to provide life‑saving hemorrhage control to patients in the field.
Forrest Lyon of Mon EMS introduced Dr. Robbie Mayes, director of clinical services, who said the program launches the following day and that West Virginia University will supply the unit of whole blood. The service will be available to county patients…
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