HNL Lab Medicine is partnering with Lehigh Valley Health Network to supply blood for the network’s MedEvac helicopters and ambulances.
HNL Lab Medicine said effective immediately, the blood banks managed by it at hospital sites will supply the blood, allowing medical personnel to administer blood transfusions on scene or en route to the hospital.
The service provides critical care transport crews with the ability to offer whole blood transfusions to a wide range of patients during interfacility transports and emergency medical service rendezvous, the company said.
This is particularly beneficial for trauma patients requiring urgent care while being transported to tertiary care facilities. HNL Lab Medicine said previously, transfusions could only continue if initiated at the sending facility. With this new capability, crews can now carry their own blood supply, ensuring timely transfusions even when the sending facility’s blood supply is exhausted.
The initiative represents a collaborative effort between MedEvac and HNL Lab Medicine blood bank teams, the company said. It marks a significant advancement in patient care by enabling earlier access to transfusions, which is proven to improve patient outcomes and save lives.
Laura Bailey, Clinical Lab Operations director at HNL Lab Medicine, and her team worked to navigate and overcome numerous regulatory and logistical challenges, HNL Lab Medicine said.
“Our team is proud to contribute to this life-saving initiative, providing critical support to trauma patients in their most vulnerable moments,” said Bailey. “Every second counts in emergencies, and this capability makes a profound difference in saving lives.”
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