1,000 Units of Blood AdministeredNatalie Robert2025-01-09T13:32:43-06:00

1,000 Units of Blood Administered

Acadian Air Med recently administered its 1,000th unit of blood. Air Med began blood transfusions inflight in February 2018 through a partnership with a local blood provider.

“Due to an increased number of critical patients traveling long distances, Air Med can be highly impactful in patient outcomes. Because of this, we opted to invest in the vital service throughout the entire Air Med fleet in early 2018,” said Acadian Chief Medical Officer Dr. Charles Burnell.

All operational Air Med aircraft are equipped with two units of blood at all times. The average human body contains approximately 10 units of blood. For a patient who has lost a significant amount of blood, two units can make a big difference.

“The goal is to transport patients to centers with the highest appropriate level of care. When extra time means the difference between life and death, a blood transfusion can be a lifesaving treatment,” said Air Med Program Director Marc Creswell.

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