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ArticleTrauma surgery & acute care open2026

Prehospital Blood Transfusion Coalition: framework for EMS Blood Program Coordinator responsibilities.

Holly O'Byrne, Jon Krohmer, Randall Schaefer, Eric A Bank, John B Holcomb, William J Bullock, Ronnie L Hill, Matthew Levy

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Article in Trauma surgery & acute care open, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Holly O'ByrneDC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, Government of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2160-2737
Jon KrohmerEmergency Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.
Randall SchaeferSchaefer Consulting, LLC, New Braunfels, Texas, USA.
Eric A BankEMS, Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48, Katy, Texas, USA.
John B HolcombSurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham , Birmingham, Alabama, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8312-9157
William J BullockSan Antonio Fire Department, City of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Ronnie L HillDepartment of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany.
Matthew LevyEmergency Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8144-3281

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The success of prehospital blood transfusion programs depends not only on clinical guidelines and provider competencies but also on robust program coordination. Methods: This guidance defines the scope and responsibilities of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Blood Program Coordinators and Program Managers, in alignment with the AABB (American Association of Blood and Biotherapies) Results: Responsibilities include validating storage and transport systems, ensuring continuous monitoring of blood components, standardizing education, and facilitating interagency collaboration. By formalizing this role, the guideline supports safe and consistent program operations across diverse EMS systems. Conclusion: Collectively, the PHBTC series provides a structured framework to advance prehospital transfusion as a reliable, evidence-based intervention that improves outcomes for patients with life-threatening hemorrhage.

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blood transfusionEmergency Medical ServicesresuscitationShock, Hemorrhagic

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PMID42643954
PMCPMC13504471

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