Which Patients Can Participate in the COMBAT Study?

Who can be in this research study?

• Patients who have lost more than 30% of their blood volume and are in shock
• Patients who are at least 18 years old
• Patients who have severe injuries

 

Who will not be in this research study?

• Women who are obviously pregnant
• Patients who require CPR to maintain their heartbeat
• Patients who are known and have proof of objection to blood transfusions
• Patients who are wearing a bracelet or necklace stating “NO COMBAT STUDY”
• Patients who have a family member at the scene who object to enrollment to the paramedics