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MTP Activation Geo-Data May Help Guide Allocation of Prehospital Whole Blood

June 30, 2026

Prehospital whole blood (PHWB) transfusion improves outcomes for trauma patients, but blood products are a scarce and costly resource. Could geo-mapping of high-need zones, where massive transfusion protocol (MTP) activation is more common, help get PHWB where it is needed most? Listen to Dr. Nicolle Barmettler discuss the findings of her recent JACS article on the topic.