Re: Transfusions-part II

[<copterrn@bellsouth.net>]

> Subject: RE: Transfusions


To take the transfusion discussion on a tangent:

Of the NON hospital based programs, IE: hospital-owned satellite based programs, or public service run programs, how many provide blood for their pre-hospital needs?

If so, how are the standards maintained for storage, usage and stock replacement accomplished? 

Play Safe.

David Summers RN, etc
Jupiter Florida
copterrn@bellsouth.net
webmaster: www.florida-air-medical.org

We do carry O negative as well.  Erlanger Medical Center is in the process of doing a research project.  My understanding is that they have 30 programs participating with approximately equal representation of programs that administer blood to those that exclusively use crystalloids.

Debbie Pickett, R.N., C.E.N.
Chief Flight Nurse
UT Lifestar Aeromedical Services
Phone: (865) 544-8992
Fax:     (865) 544-8868
E-mail:  dpickett@mc.utmck.edu