Whole Blood program launched in Fredericksburg. –The Fredericksburg Fire/EMS Department recently launched the initiative designed to enhance emergency medical services and improve patient outcomes in Gillespie County. Fredericksburg Fire/EMS will now provide on-scene whole blood transfusions on its ambulance. Whole blood, a complete mixture of all blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Fredericksburg Fire/EMS has partnered with South Texas Blood and Tissue Center and the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council to maintain a reliable blood supply. Unused blood will be rotated to trauma hospitals.
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