Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Winter 1-1-2017
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To understand the translation of one innovation in trauma care from the military to the civilian setting, the adoption of topical hemostatic agents in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) community and in Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania.
METHOD: We utilized an anonymous electronic survey of EMS Agency Administrative Officers and Trauma Center Coordinators.
RESULTS: We received responses from 23% (93/402) Advanced Life Support and Air Medical agencies in the State. Of the EMS agencies that responded, 46.6% (61/131) stock hemostatic products, with 55.5% (44/79) carrying QuickClot
CONCLUSION: Our survey found that 46.6% of the respondents indicated they carry hemostatic products, a much greater number than found on prior surveys of EMS agencies. There is a steady acceptance by EMS of new innovations in trauma care although more work is needed in translating the exact role of hemostatic agents in the civilian setting.
Publication Title
Open Access Emerg Med
Volume
9
First Page
47
Last Page
52
Recommended Citation
Sigal, A., Martin, A., & Ong, A. (2017). Availability and use of hemostatic agents in prehospital trauma patients in Pennsylvania translation from the military to the civilian setting.. Open Access Emerg Med, 9, 47-52. https://doi.org/10.2147/OAEM.S134657