Official North American Rescue Blog

Learn about the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care updates that occurred in May of 2026.
In this episode, NAR Doc covers what’s changed in the Analgesia section.

Stay tuned for more TCCC updates!

In this episode, North American Rescue's NAR Doc, Dr. Ethan Miles, explains why plasma does far more than replace lost volume. Learn how plasma supports clot formation, protects the vascular system, and why it's becoming an increasingly important blood product in prehospital trauma care.

In this episode, North American Rescue’s NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles) explains the critical role platelets play in clot formation and hemorrhage control. Learn how platelets work at the site of a damaged blood vessel, why storage has historically limited their use, and how advances in cold-stored platelets may expand access to this important blood component in the prehospital environment.

In this episode, North American Rescue’s NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles) explains how red blood cells support oxygen delivery during hemorrhagic shock, how they’re stored for use, and why freshness can impact performance. Learn why red blood cells are a critical part of resuscitation—and what providers should consider when using them in the prehospital setting.