Every second counts when a life is on the line. For patients suffering from severe trauma and blood loss, the difference between survival and tragedy can come down to how quickly blood can be replaced. Recognizing that urgency, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) has launched a groundbreaking prehospital blood administration program — bringing one of the most advanced emergency medical capabilities in the nation directly to the citizens of Cherokee County.
“We often say seconds count in an emergency. This program gives those seconds back to the patient,” said Fire Chief Eddie Robinson. “When someone is critically injured, time is the difference between life and death. Now, our paramedics can bring next-level care right to the patient’s side.”
The new initiative, developed in partnership with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, allows paramedics to administer blood products in the field long before a patient ever reaches a trauma center. This means that lifesaving interventions once limited to hospital settings are now available where they’re needed most: at the point of injury…