What does the QUANTUM Blood Transfusion Kit include?
The QUANTUM Field Blood Transfusion Kit (SKU 83-0028) includes the complete QUANTUM warming system (Controller, Battery, Charger, and 2× Thermal Transfusion Set–Blood), plus a full Donor Module and Recipient Module. The Donor Module includes vacutainer tubes, a blood collection bag, hemostat, blood type screening materials, and documentation forms. The Recipient Module includes IV catheters (16 ga and 18 ga), Y-type IV set with blood filter, Eldon blood typing card, and all ancillary supplies. All contents conform to JTTS Clinical Practice Guidelines for field blood transfusion.
Can the QUANTUM Blood Transfusion Kit be used for walk-up blood transfusion programs?
Yes. The kit is structured to support 'walking blood bank' operations — a field transfusion approach where screened unit personnel serve as on-demand blood donors. The Donor Module includes Vacutainer tubes for pre-transfusion blood surveillance samples and an ASBP 572-EWB card for documentation. Combined with the QUANTUM warmer's ability to bring refrigerated whole blood from 39°F to normothermic temperature in 24 seconds, the complete kit enables a medic to execute the entire walking blood bank protocol from a single organized package.
Does the QUANTUM kit warm blood before it enters the patient?
Yes. The QUANTUM warming system integrates directly into the IV administration line via the Thermal Transfusion Set–Blood (TTS-B). The tubing set has an integrated conductive heating element between its tubing walls that warms fluid as it flows, delivering blood at an output temperature of 100.4°F (38°C ± 2°C) before it reaches the patient. The system begins warming within 24 seconds of connection and can sustain output temperature at flow rates from 2 to 100 mL/min for blood products.
What blood types can be administered using this kit?
The kit includes Eldon blood typing cards in both the Donor and Recipient modules, enabling rapid bedside ABO/Rh typing of both parties before transfusion. This allows the medic to confirm compatibility in the field. For walk-up blood bank operations, the Vacutainer tubes in the Donor Module allow collection of pre-transfusion samples for post-event surveillance testing. All whole blood, packed red blood cells, or component blood products compatible with standard Y-type blood administration sets with 170–260 µm filter can be administered.
How does this kit differ from the TacMed Field Blood Transfusion Kit?
The primary differentiator is the integrated QUANTUM blood warming system. The NAR QUANTUM Blood Transfusion Kit (83-0028) includes the full QUANTUM warming system (Controller, Battery, Charger, TTS-B sets), which actively heats blood to normothermic temperature before delivery. The TacMed Field Blood Transfusion Kit provides the collection and administration consumables but does not include an active warming device. For operations where prevention of transfusion-related hypothermia is a priority, the QUANTUM kit provides a complete solution in a single package.
What is included in the QUANTUM Blood Transfusion Kit?
The QUANTUM Blood Transfusion Kit bundles the components needed for a complete blood transfusion resuscitation operation. For exact contents and SKU breakdown, reference the NAR product listing at narescue.com or contact MED-TAC.
Is the QUANTUM system still available?
North American Rescue has announced QUANTUM discontinuation due to supply chain constraints. Current stock of kits and components is available while supplies last. Providers planning new blood warming procurement should evaluate current-production alternatives.
Who is authorized to use the QUANTUM Blood Transfusion Kit?
Trained medical providers credentialed for blood product administration: Combat Medics (68W), Special Operations medical personnel, paramedics, and equivalent civilian and military providers within their scope of practice and applicable protocols.
What training is required to operate the QUANTUM system?
QUANTUM system training covers: system setup and priming (TTS-B connection and IV priming), battery management and monitoring, warm-up confirmation before transfusion initiation, and mid-transfusion system monitoring. Providers should be trained on blood transfusion protocols independent of system-specific training.
Is the QUANTUM Blood Transfusion Kit available for government procurement?
Yes, while current stock lasts. Available through MED-TAC International for government procurement. Contact the store for NSN information and current stock status.
