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Prehospital blood transfusion coalition core competencies for emergency medical services personnel

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: These competencies establish the coalition’s recommendations for comprehensive educational standards and competency requirements for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel authorized to administer blood products in the prehospital environment. This guideline serves as a resource document to ensure that EMS clinicians possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and competencies to safely and effectively perform blood transfusions, recognize and manage complications, and maintain quality standards. Implementation of standardized training programs requires systematic curriculum development in alignment with established educational principles, competency validation, ongoing education, quality improvement measures, and close medical oversight in accordance with established standards and best practices. 1–3

Source: Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open

DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2025-002132