Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is leading the way in prehospital trauma care with its innovative protocol for administering plasma before patients ever reach the hospital. This early intervention is helping stabilize blood pressure, slow internal bleeding, and protect the brain in the critical minutes after severe injuries.
A powerful example is the recovery of Brooklyn Castellano, a young equestrian who suffered a traumatic brain injury after a fall. Crews began plasma transfusion within minutes of arrival, continuing treatment during transport. Her remarkable recovery months later underscores how early access to blood products can change outcomes.
Behind the scenes, reliable equipment makes this possible. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue uses the Delta ICE2L to maintain plasma and whole blood at controlled temperatures in real‑world field conditions. With the ICE2L, medics know their blood products are stable, safe, and ready the moment they’re needed.
As more agencies explore prehospital blood programs, Palm Beach County’s success offers a clear model—strong clinical leadership supported by dependable cold‑chain tools like the Delta ICE2L.