Every Second Counts: Cabarrus EMS to Begin Life-Saving Blood Transfusions on Scene

With help from a $45,000 grant, Cabarrus paramedics will soon be able to administer blood in the field — a first for the county.

Kara Clarke discussing the QinFlow blood warmers which will be used as part of the prehospital blood transfusion process. Photo credit: Chris Miller

When treating critically injured patients — such as those suffering from gunshot wounds or severe trauma after a car crash — every second counts. Rapid intervention can dramatically improve survival rates.