03/14/2026
🚁🩸 Prehospital blood saves lives.
At PHI Air Medical – Somerset, we’re proud to carry two units of O positive whole blood on every flight. Having blood products available before a patient even reaches the hospital can make a life-saving difference for patients experiencing severe trauma, hemorrhage, or shock.
Early blood transfusion in the prehospital setting helps restore oxygen delivery, supports circulation, and can significantly improve outcomes for critically ill and injured patients. Instead of waiting until arrival at the hospital, our crews are able to begin this vital treatment in the air or at the scene, giving patients a better chance during those critical early moments.
This capability is made possible through strong partnerships with blood centers, hospitals, and our local EMS agencies who work alongside us to bring the highest level of care to our communities.
At PHI Air Medical-Somerset, carrying whole blood is just one more way we’re committed to providing advanced, life-saving care when minutes matter most.