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trauma season

Coverage of trauma season in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 6 · 22:40 UTCMost recent: Jul 8 · 11:45 UTC
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Thornton Fire Departmentorganization1HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridgeorganization1Kerri Wenkeperson1whole blood transfusionstopic1hypotensiontopic1Vitalantorganization1Brooke Derloshonperson1type-O bloodtopic1blood donationstopic1
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  • HEALTHJul 8 · 11:45 UTCKMGH DENVER7
    Thornton paramedics can now give whole blood transfusions before patients reach the hospital

    The Thornton Fire Department, in partnership with HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge, now carries whole blood on ambulances to administer transfusions to trauma patients before hospital arrival. The program, launched on June 29, has already treated four patients, aiming to restore oxygen and clotting faster to improve survival outcomes.

  • HEALTHJul 6 · 22:40 UTCKMGH DENVER7
    Vitalant blood supply hits two-year low as trauma season demand surges

    Vitalant, a nonprofit blood services provider, is experiencing a two-year low in type-O blood supply, critical for trauma emergencies, as demand surges during 'trauma season.' Summer activities are reducing donations, exacerbating the shortage of type-O-negative and type-O-positive blood, which are essential for treating trauma patients.