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More ambulances are carrying blood for transfusions. Experts say it will save lives

NPR | By Chris Polansky
Published April 10, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

More and more ambulances carry blood when responding to trauma scenes. Officials say transfusions before patients arrive at the hospital will save lives.

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