AM25-SN-26-L - Real-World Models in Action: EMS, Hospital, and Blood Center Partnerships for Prehospital Transfusion

This session highlights real-world case studies from EMS agencies that have successfully implemented prehospital transfusion programs. Each presentation will feature EMS and blood provider/hospital partners sharing their collaboration models, patient selection strategies, logistical planning, and operational challenges. Attendees will hear candid lessons learned – including what teams wish they knew before launching – and gain practical insight into adapting transfusion models across diverse geographic and system-level contexts. Whether you’re just beginning your program or refining an existing one, this session offers an inside look at the decisions, adaptations, and partnerships that drive impact.