Botetourt County Brings Whole Blood to EMS | Roanoke News

Botetourt County Fire & EMS is revolutionizing emergency care by carrying whole blood on their vehicles—making them one of just a handful nationwide to do so. Trained Critical Care Supervisors will respond to severe trauma cases, delivering life-saving transfusions right at the scene or en route to the hospital, slashing critical wait times. This bold move targets the leading cause of death after traumatic injuries: uncontrolled bleeding. With specialized coolers and close collaboration with medical teams, the program aims to expand to a second vehicle, dramatically improving access and outcomes across the county. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/079b678d55c7f1dc