Grand County EMS crews, Grand County Search and Rescue, and the Grand County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traumatic injury in the Mineral Bottom area, west of Moab, on September 25.
During the operation, Grand County EMS crews stabilized the patient and administered a prehospital blood transfusion. Following stabilization, the patient was transported by Intermountain Air Medical crews.
This incident represents the third prehospital blood transfusion performed by Grand County EMS crews since the launch of their blood program on July 1.
Grand County EMS stated that providing blood products directly to critically injured patients is a step toward improving emergency care in Grand County, particularly in remote areas where transport times can be significant.
Grand County EMS issued a statement thanking crews and partners at Grand County Search and Rescue, the Grand County Sheriff’s Office, and Intermountain Air Medical for their teamwork and commitment to patient care.
