Literature: Whole Blood Tracking in EMS

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Turn Life-Saving Innovation into Actionable Data

Prehospital blood administration is rapidly emerging as a critical advancement in trauma care, especially for patients experiencing hemorrhagic shock, where early intervention can significantly improve survival.

Recent national Collaborate data shows in 2024:

  • 3,879 EMS responses included prehospital blood administration
  • 76% of cases were trauma-related
  • 88% occurred in air transport vs. 10% ground

As adoption grows, agencies face a new challenge:

How do you ensure every transfusion is documented, reviewed, and optimized for better outcomes?

 

The Challenge

Whole blood programs introduce complexity across:

  • Multi-step documentation (procedures, medications, blood details across multiple fields)
  • Real-time oversight and compliance requirements
  • Consistent review across crews, shifts, and leadership

Without a clear workflow, cases can be missed, documentation can be incomplete, and oversight becomes inconsistent.

 

A Smarter Approach with ImageTrend

Real-Time Visibility

Automated alerts notify reviewers as soon as a transfusion is documented, providing near real-time oversight for medical directors and QI teams.

Reliable Case Capture

Daily automated reports capture all transfusion cases within a defined timeframe, ensuring every event is accounted for and easy to review.

Streamlined Documentation

Power Tools consolidate procedures, medications, and blood product details into a single workflow, reducing missed fields and improving consistency.

Faster, More Accurate Data

AI Assist can extract key details from blood bag labels (e.g., unit number, expiration date), reducing manual entry and improving accuracy.

 

The Impact

Agencies can:

  • Ensure 100% case review and follow-up
  • Improve documentation quality and consistency
  • Strengthen clinical oversight and compliance
  • Use data to evaluate programs and refine protocols

 

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