American Medical Response (AMR) ambulances in Pueblo are now equipped to carry whole blood—a first-in-the-region advancement made possible through a key partnership with UCHealth. This milestone enables paramedics to administer life-saving transfusions before patients even reach the hospital, a vital advantage in critical emergencies.
At the heart of this innovation lies the DDT ICE 2L Smart Blood Cooler—a compact, intelligent device that ensures blood is maintained at the right temperature and tracked in real time. This cooler keeps blood viable and ready, even on the move, providing confidence for first responders working under pressure.
This initiative marks Pueblo’s first pre-hospital whole blood program and follows similar successful rollouts in Colorado Springs, Loveland, and Teller County—with early results proving life-saving.
Why this matters:
- Rapid response when seconds count: Whole blood in the ambulance accelerates critical care in hemorrhagic trauma, improving survival outcomes.
- Reliable tech for real-world EMS: The DDT ICE 2L’s smart monitoring and temperature control ensure safe storage under field conditions.
- Scaling innovation across Colorado: Pueblo joins a growing network of EMS providers advancing prehospital transfusions—setting a new standard.