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Rapid Fractionation and Isolation of Whole Blood Components in Samples Obtained from a Community-based Setting

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Improving the Emergency Whole Blood Program.

Brian P Cahill¹, Theron R Stinar

¹2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Regimental Support Squadron, Building 305 Constabulary Road, Rose Barracks APO AE 09112, Germany.

Military Medicine

|December 15, 2011

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Implementing a prescreening program significantly improved the efficiency of the military's Emergency Whole Blood Program (EWBP), reducing the time for blood delivery to the operating room. This enhancement ensures faster treatment for combat casualties without compromising safety.

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Area of Science:

Military Medicine
Trauma Care
Blood Transfusion Services

Background:

The Emergency Whole Blood Program (EWBP) is crucial for treating combat casualties but often lacks provider training.
Improving EWBP efficiency is vital for modern military operations.

Purpose of the Study:

To enhance the efficiency of the EWBP at a Forward Operating Base in Afghanistan.
To develop and implement a prescreening program for EWBP donors.

Main Methods:

Established a prescreened donor pool by confirming blood type, rapid communicable disease testing, and DD form 572 completion.
Prioritized prescreened donors during emergency blood drives.

Main Results:

Reduced mean time from EWBP activation to blood delivery from 43.3 to 26.7 minutes (p < 0.0004).
Demonstrated improved efficiency without compromising patient safety.

Conclusions:

A robust prescreening program can significantly improve EWBP efficiency.
Healthcare provider education on EWBP and prescreening is recommended.
Department of Defense should resource EWBP training and in-theater prescreening.