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Transform Emergency Care in Dubai

Implementing Prehospital Whole Blood Transfusion at DCAS

A proven intervention that can save thousands of lives annually

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48-60%
Mortality Reduction
42%
Deaths Before Hospital Arrival
11%
Mortality Increase Per Minute Delay
38
US States Approved

The Critical Problem

Hemorrhagic shock is the leading cause of preventable death

Time-Critical Emergency

Nearly half of trauma deaths occur before hospital arrival. Patients are alive when EMS arrives but die from blood loss during transport.

Urgent Action Required

Every Second Counts

For every minute delay in blood administration, mortality increases by 11%. Traditional care waits until hospital arrival - often too late.

Life or Death

High-Risk Scenarios

Motor vehicle crashes, industrial accidents, violence-related injuries, and obstetric emergencies all cause severe hemorrhagic shock requiring immediate intervention.

Multiple Applications

Current Gap in Care

Only 2-3% of EMS agencies globally have prehospital blood programs. DCAS has the opportunity to be a regional leader and save countless lives.

Leadership Opportunity

The Solution: Prehospital Whole Blood

Proven, safe, and ready to implement

What is Whole Blood Transfusion?

Delivering life-saving blood products directly at the scene of injury, before transport to the hospital.

  • Low-Titer O-Positive Whole Blood: Universal donor blood safe for emergency use
  • Contains Everything Needed: Red cells, plasma, and platelets in natural ratios
  • Proven Military Success: Used successfully in combat zones for years
  • Civilian Adoption: Hundreds of EMS agencies now using successfully

Key Benefits

Immediate Stabilization

Restores blood volume and oxygen-carrying capacity within minutes

Extremely Safe

Transfusion reactions are exceedingly rare with low-titer blood

Paramedic-Administered

Trained paramedics can safely administer with proper protocols

International Standard

Based on THOR-AABB framework used worldwide

Why DCAS Should Lead

Dubai has unique advantages for implementation

World-Class Infrastructure

DCAS already has modern fleet, advanced technology, and highly trained paramedics ready for this advancement.

Regional Leadership

Become the first comprehensive civilian program in the Middle East and set standards for the entire Gulf region.

Strong Partnerships

Close collaboration with Dubai hospitals, UAE blood banks, and government support ensures success.

Implementation Overview

A structured 24-month roadmap to success

Phase 1

Planning & Stakeholder Engagement

Months 1-3

  • Form implementation committee
  • Partner with UAE blood banks
  • Secure regulatory approvals
  • Develop business case

Phase 2

Pilot Program Launch

Months 4-12

  • Acquire storage equipment
  • Train initial paramedic cohort
  • Deploy on supervisor vehicles
  • Monitor and optimize

Phase 3

System-Wide Expansion

Months 13-24

  • Scale to more vehicles
  • Expand geographic coverage
  • Continuous improvement
  • Regional collaboration
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Ready to Save Lives?

The evidence is clear. The time is now. Let's make DCAS a leader in prehospital care.

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