The dispatch algorithm, developed by the OMD and SAFD, allows paramedic discretion when dispatching prehospital whole blood units for patients in hemorrhagic shock. Approximately 76% of calls that result in EMS blood transfusions are the result of traumatic injury.

As members of the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD), EMS personnel must also take continuing education classes on structural firefighting. These are approved by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. The EMS Division offers other special programs that provide high-quality, immediate medical care, including:

A major training site and role for the fellow is with the UT Health San Antonio Office of the Medical Director (OMD) for Emergency Health Sciences. Under the direction of Dr. David Miramontes, the OMD provides medical direction for the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) EMS and several other suburban and rural agencies in the San Antonio area ...

2020年3月3日 · The Whole Blood Program at San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) led by C.J. Winckler, MD, LP, of UT Health San Antonio Office of the Medical Director (OMD), has gained sweeping recognition in the...

2019年10月1日 · SAFD EMS and UT Health San Antonio Office of the Medical Director (OMD) employ the concepts of damage control resuscitation and point of injury care. These strategies include permissive...

As of November 2020, SAFD has transfused over 500 units of prehospital LTOWB. Despite defined transfusion criteria, there are additional opportunities to increase transfusion rates for patients in hemorrhagic shock and decrease missed transfusion opportunities. SAFD uses a Priority One (P1) database to internally track the most critically ...

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2016年9月1日 · The SAFD deploys a four-person fire company and two dual-paramedic-staffed mobile intensive care ambulances to all OHCA calls. Approximately, half the fire companies in the SAFD are staffed with at least one paramedic qualified firefighter and all carry an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

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Mr. Lewis currently serves as a Civilian Training Officer for SAFD. He has over 20 years of experience as a flight nurse taking care of the most critical patients in South Texas on their way to comprehensive care. Current focus areas of quality improvement are narcotic administration and cardiac arrest. Domingo Guerrero, LP, NRP