Author Archives: Stephen Alexander
Why Does Blood Need to Be Warmed?
I’m a big believer in knowing why you are doing something and not just following [...]
10
Dec
Dec
COVID: Weak Points Exposed and Lessons Learned
Saying that the past two years have been unpredictable is an understatement. In the winter [...]
20
Nov
Nov
Aluminum: The Hidden Danger in Blood Warmers
Recently, there have been growing concerns from regulatory agencies, such as the FDA, as to [...]
21
Sep
Sep
Does Your Warmer Handle Intermittent (Bolus) Flows?
In a previous article I discussed the top ten things you need to look for [...]
13
Sep
Sep
10 Things to Review When Selecting a Blood / Fluid Warmer
Your EMS medical director has added blood administration to patients suffering from hemorrhagic shock to [...]
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Aug
Aug
10 Reasons Why Your Agency Needs To Carry Whole Blood
Medicine has improved a lot, especially pre-hospital. However, hemorrhagic shock still accounts for about 40% [...]
10
Jul
Jul
