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County EMS told of state-funded pilot to equip ambulances with whole blood for field transfusion
Allegany County Commissioners · April 9, 2026
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Summary
Roger briefed the commissioners on a state/partner grant offering whole-blood capability for county ambulances, which would be free to the county and could increase survivability by enabling transfusions before hospital arrival; staff will return with a proposal.
Roger, representing county emergency medical services, told commissioners that partners including state entities and UPHC have offered the county an opportunity to participate in a grant to place whole blood on ambulances for field transfusion. He said the…
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