UPMC Passavant has introduced a new life-saving capability to its Advanced Response Unit, becoming one of the first organizations in the region to carry and administer blood during emergencies.

The unit, which is based at UPMC Passavant – Cranberry and has been in service since 2021, is staffed with paramedics and prehospital nurses trained to deliver advanced care across Butler, Beaver and Allegheny counties. The specialized unit will operate around the clock, often supporting local EMS teams on high-risk calls.

“The ARU now carries a precious life-saving item: blood,” said Alan Martino, manager of prehospital services and emergency preparedness at UPMC Passavant in a Tuesday news release. “In addition to the other advanced life support equipment and expert staff, we now carry two units

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