Clinical Background

Here you can read various clinical studies, articles, and guidelines related to hypothermia, trauma, and prehospital blood product transfusions, etc.

Portable Blood and IV Fluid Warmers: Catalysts for Improved Patient Outcomes

Significant research has emerged, highlighting the importance of fast prehospital intervention in acute trauma settings. Learn why portable blood and IV fluid warmers are catalysts for improved patient outcomes.

7 things to consider when selecting a blood and fluid warmer

How do you choose the right blood and fluid warmer? Here is 7 things to consider that will help you select the right one.

48% reduction in mortality – Is Whole Blood the future?

Newly published articles have sparked the debate on the use of Whole Blood in resuscitation of bleeding trauma patients. Learn more about LTOWB and why it might be the preferred resuscitation fluid of the future.

Freeze Dried Plasma Transfusion in Emergency Medical Services

Freeze-dried plasma is used in Emergency Medical Services as an alternative to fresh-frozen plasm, as it has several logistical, compatibility and cost related advantages.

Prehospital administration of blood products – Experiences from a Finnish HEMS

Civilian emergency medical services utilize prehospital blood products in Great Britain, Australia, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland and more. The collective conclusion from reports from these countries is that it is feasible and safe to...

Prehospital Therapy with Blood Products – the “HeliBlut”-Project

A severe and critical hemorrhage is a major factor for morbidity and mortality of trauma patients. “Project HeliBlut” in the DRF Luftrettung, a German HEMS provider, facilitated the prehospital use of packed red blood cells...

Trauma Prehospital Hypothermia Prevention and Treatment

Background: Hypothermia in trauma patients causes increased morbidity and mortality. Swift recognition and treatment are important to prevent any further heat loss. In addition, patient discomfort from cold decreases satisfaction with care. The administration of active...

Prehospital Blood Product Resuscitation in the Severely Injured Patient

A Secondary Analysis of the Prehospital Air Medical Plasma Trial Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether prehospital blood products reduce 30-day mortality in patients at risk for hemorrhagic shock...

Hypothermia as a Predictor for Mortality in Trauma Patients at Admittance to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature ≤35° Celsius, and is common in critically ill trauma patients. Accidental hypothermia on the emergency department (ED) is frequently observed in trauma patients and is associated with...