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Blood Truck Revolutionizes Trauma Care | Providence News
Mansfield Fire Department just launched a revolutionary blood truck — the first in Bristol County and third in Massachusetts — turning emergency response into a lifesaving race against time. This mobile transfusion unit links up with ambulances at trauma scenes to deliver whole blood and critical equipment, stabilizing patients on the spot and dramatically boosting survival odds. Studies show early transfusions within 30 minutes can slash long-term mobility issues by 40%, and officials report patients once pulseless have been revived and talking before reaching the hospital. Funded by grants…
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