DOVER — The Kent County Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS) joined Blood Bank of Delmarva’s (BBD) low titer o positive pre-hospital whole blood program on Nov. 12 to provide comprehensive coverage in Delaware for this lifesaving product.
“Kent County EMS is immensely proud to join this statewide effort to elevate emergency care for trauma patients,” Kent County EMS Deputy Chief John Tinger said. “With our team now equipped to provide whole blood transfusions on-site, we’re strengthening our ability to save lives during those critical moments following a traumatic injury.
“The addition of whole blood to our toolkit allows our paramedics to provide the highest level of care where it’s needed most – right at the scene,” he said. “This initiative not only represents a step forward for Delaware as a leader in pre-hospital emergency medicine, but it also reflects our deep commitment to the well-being of every resident and visitor in our county. We look forward to building on this partnership with the Blood Bank of Delmarva to ensure our communities have access to life-saving treatment.”