Few U.S. emergency services can provide crucial blood transfusions at accident scenes, leaving many areas lacking.
Blood transfusions at the scene of emergencies can save lives, but only about 1% of U.S. EMS agencies are equipped to provide them, turning many areas into "blood deserts." Rapid blood loss is a leading cause of preventable death, and administering blood within 30 minutes can greatly increase survival rates. Despite the benefits, barriers like state laws, funding, and training hinder widespread adoption of pre-hospital blood programs.
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