Blood transfusion training for prehospital providers: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Blood transfusion is increasingly utilised to manage haemorrhagic shock in prehospital environments. This practice is particularly relevant in settings where delays to definitive treatment are common due to extended evacuation timelines, limited resupply, and challenging environmental conditions. Safe and effective transfusion in these contexts depends on competent, well-prepared providers. Non-physician personnel may be required to perform transfusions independently in high-stakes situations without direct physician supervision. This scoping review synthesizes current literature on blood transfusion training for prehospital providers, with a focus on instructional design, simulation modalities, knowledge retention, and outcome evaluation.

Methods

We conducted a s

SUBMITTER: Dion PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12312356 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature