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Montana Creates Emergency 'Drive-Thru' Blood Pickup Service for Rural Ambulances

Source
Daily Montanan
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Date
Jun 13, 2024
Summary
Describes the Montana Interfacility Blood Network, a network allowing ambulances to transfuse patients with blood available at hospitals on the way to more advanced care facilities. The Network expects to benefit rural patients who have higher rates of injuries and less access to advanced care.
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Access · Emergency medical services · Injuries · Networking and collaboration · Specialty care · Montana