Episode 39: How Cullman EMS Is Bringing Blood Transfusions to the Field with Brett Kelley

In this episode Brett Kelley, Director of Cullman Regional Emergency Medical Services, explains how pre-hospital blood transfusions are helping trauma patients survive by receiving life-saving blood products before they even reach the hospital.He highlights how in 2022, former EMS Director James Curtis launched the region’s first blood program, transforming EMS from a “treat and transport” model to a more advanced “treat and stabilize” approach. This shift is making a critical impact, especially for patients in rural Alabama.