Prehospital Blood: What Role Do Platelets Play in Hemorrhage Control?

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.