Early blood transfusion improves survival rates for trauma casualties who are in hemorrhagic shock (caused by severe blood loss). The use of whole blood per se is associated with improved survival. However, in some remote rural locations or during prolonged evacuation blood transfusion is not currently available to Ukrainian medics due to lack of equipment and training.

With the recent change in Ukrainian legislation regarding blood transfusion the spectrum of medical personnel allowed to carry out such procedures has broadened. Now is the time to act!

The goal of the project is to raise money for blood storage equipment and training sessions for medical personnel on how to use this equipment. The project will be carried out in cooperation with the Ukrainian Transplant Coordination Center, in line with guidance from the Ministry of Health.

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There are two areas of action where the raised money will be directed to:

1. Training for medical personnel.

2. Equipment for blood storage and re-heating: freezers, warmers, and consumable units (needed to instantly heat cold stored blood to optimal temperatures for infusions).

The project aims to train medical personnel of one rural casualty collection point (stabilisation point) in a remote area of Ukraine where blood is not in use as well as to equip their facility and one ambulance vehicle with equipment needed to carry out 100-150 blood transfusions.

About PULSE: PULSE – Pre-hospital focused Ukrainian Life Saving Effort – develops first aid and emergency response capabilities in Ukraine. PULSE is an authorised NAEMT® training centre providing lifesaving training for first responders and medics all over Ukraine. Thanks to the financial support of donors, training is held free of charge. Since Feb, 24th 2022 PULSE has trained more than 24,000 people in first aid application. PULSE works in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on the Blood Far Forward project for medics.