Is CoTCCC fresh whole blood for hemorrhagic shock?
Yes. The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) recommends whole blood as the resuscitative fluid of choice for hemorrhagic shock when available. Warm fresh whole blood delivers a balanced 1:1:1 ratio of red blood cells, clotting factors, and platelets at physiologic temperature — superior to cold component therapy for damage control resuscitation in the far-forward environment.
What does the EldonCard in this kit test for?
The EldonCard ABO/Rh Screen is a rapid, field-usable blood typing card that determines the donor's ABO blood group (A, B, AB, or O) and Rh factor (positive or negative) using a fingerstick sample. This is essential for walking blood bank operations to confirm the donor is group O before collection, reducing the risk of ABO incompatibility when transfusing to an unknown or mixed-group recipient pool.
What is the difference between the Donor Set (80-801-D) and the full Transfusion Set (80-801)?
The Donor Set (80-801-D) contains only the collection components: screening card, phlebotomy supplies, collection bag, tubes, and documentation. The Recipient Set (80-801-R) contains the administration components for the transfusion side. The full Transfusion Set (80-801) combines both donor and recipient components in one package — suitable for units that need the complete field transfusion capability in a single item.
Does this kit include a blood bag for storage or only immediate use?
The collection bag included in the 80-801-D is designed for immediate field use — drawing and directly transfusing warm fresh whole blood within minutes of collection. It is not designed for refrigerated storage. For cold-stored whole blood (CSWB) requiring multi-day transport and storage, the NAR LTOWB or Safeguard LTOWB product lines include validated transport containers.
Can any medic or provider use this kit for a field blood draw?
The Fresh Whole Blood Donor Set is intended for use by trained medical personnel (18D Special Forces Medic, Pararescue Jumper, SARC Corpsman, advanced EMT/paramedic, or physician) who have completed walking blood bank training. Proper training covers EldonCard use, phlebotomy technique, donor/recipient documentation requirements, and transfusion monitoring per TCCC and institutional protocols.
Who is authorized to use the Fresh Whole Blood Donor Set?
Per the product labeling and ASBP Clinical Practice Guidelines, only personnel trained in blood collection, transfusion, and management of transfusion reactions should use this set. Purchasers requiring RX/Caution-labeled items must be a licensed physician or work under direct physician supervision. WBB programs require organizational approval, pre-screened donors, and a trained medical officer.
Does this set comply with Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) guidelines?
Yes. The Fresh Whole Blood Donor Set is designed to exceed ASBP Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) for walking blood bank programs. The included ASBP Form 572 (Emergency Whole Blood Form) is the standard documentation for field-expedient WBB collection.
What components are included in the Donor Set?
The set includes: one constricting band (latex-free), one blood collection needle (21g × 1.25″), and one ASBP Form 572 Emergency Whole Blood Form. The donor and recipient sets are individually sealed within the complete kit (SKU 80-801) sold separately.
Why use fresh whole blood instead of packed red blood cells (pRBCs) alone?
Fresh whole blood provides red cells, platelets, clotting factors, and plasma in a single product — replicating the composition lost in hemorrhage. In damage control resuscitation (DCR), whole blood more closely matches the 1:1:1 ratio of pRBC:plasma:platelets recommended by TCCC. In austere environments without component blood products, FWB from a walking blood bank is often the only viable resuscitation option.
