Implementation of a low titer group O whole blood program for a law enforcement tactical team.

Fisher, Andrew D; Dunn, John; Pickett, Jason R; Garza, Justine; Miles, Ethan A; Diep, Vivian; Escott, Mark

doi:10.1111/trf.15625

Disaster, military & austere medicine

Implementation of a low titer group O whole blood program for a law enforcement tactical team.

Andrew D Fisher, John Dunn, Jason R Pickett, Justine Garza, Ethan A Miles, Vivian Diep, Mark Escott

Transfusion · 2020-06-01 · Implementation & quality improvement

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Abstract

The Texas Ranger Special Operations Group (SOG) performs high-risk warrant service and responds to callouts for evolving kinetic situations and special missions as required. These operations may occur many hours from a trauma center. Fresh whole blood (FWB) transfusions may offer a stopgap for those who are critically injured. To make FWB transfusions a viable option, several steps must be implemented. The following lays out how the Texas Ranger SOG will implement and conduct FWB transfusions using low titer group O whole blood. The techniques outlined may be useful for communities that may face critical blood shortage in disasters.

Implementation of a low titer group O whole blood program for a law enforcement tactical team.

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