Salisbury Fire Department Introduces Prehospital Whole Blood Program

SALISBURY, Md.-  The Salisbury Fire Department annouced the upcoming launch of it’s Prehospital Whole Blood Program, an initiative that will allow specially trained paramedics to administer low-titer O-positive whole blood to critically injured patients before they arrive at the hospital.

The program enables paramedics to begin replacing blood loss at the scene of an emergency, allowing treatment to start earlier in a patient’s care and improving overall outcomes.

According to Salisbury EMS, the program brings hospital-level blood transfusion capabilities into the prehospital setting, allowing advanced treatment to begin when every minute counts.

“By bringing blood transfusion capabilities directly to the patient, our paramedics can begin life-saving treatment, giving critically ill and injured patients a greater chance of survival,” EMS Lt. John Dennis said.

The Salisbury Fire Department said the program reflects its commitment to providing advanced emergency medical treatments to residents and visitors throughout Salisbury and the surrounding region.