HEALTHNY POST
Florida hospital launches ‘game changer’ drones to air-drop life-saving blood directly to trauma scenes
A Florida hospital has launched drones to deliver life-saving blood directly to trauma scenes following 911 calls. Emergency responders deploy the drones alongside their arrival at the scene to address severe blood loss in patients.
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