District Links: DC cites early success with whole blood transfusions by paramedics; Metro details plans to resume automatic train operations; and more

By Chris Kain On Sep 24, 2024 Last updated Sep 24, 2024

The DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department’s expanded transfusion program — announced in January and implemented in early April — is showing “drastically improved” survival rates for patients suffering from hemorrhagic shock, DC officials reported today.

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