Prolonged Field Care Podcast: Blood Storage

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis interviews Monte Leja from Delta Development, discussing the critical need for blood refrigeration in prolonged field care. Monte shares his extensive military background and the challenges faced in transporting and storing blood products in combat situations. The conversation delves into the innovative technology developed for blood refrigeration, the importance of maintaining proper temperature guidelines, and the operational use of blood products in the field. Monte also discusses the potential for running mini blood banks in austere environments and the future of blood resupply in combat scenarios. The episode concludes with insights on data management and temperature tracking for blood products. Takeaways Prolonged field care requires immediate access to blood products. Innovative blood refrigeration technology can save lives in combat. Maintaining proper blood storage temperatures is critical. The military faces challenges in blood transport logistics. Blood products can expire, necessitating resupply. Mini blood banks can be established in austere environments. Temperature tracking is essential for blood safety. Operational guidelines for blood use must be adhered to. Future innovations may include drone resupply of blood. Data management enhances decision-making in blood storage. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Prolonged Field Care and Delta Development 03:08 The Need for Blood Refrigeration in Combat 06:06 Challenges of Blood Storage and Transport 08:55 Innovations in Blood Refrigeration Technology 11:49 Understanding Blood Temperature Guidelines 15:07 Operational Use of Blood Products in the Field 18:02 Running a Mini Blood Bank 20:59 Future of Blood Resupply in Combat 23:53 Data Management and Temperature Tracking 27:10 Conclusion and Future Directions Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more content go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care