Shreds of Evidence

A pediatric traumatic arrest pushes an EMS team to the edge of possibility. In this case review, we discuss how rapid action, coordinated care, and the availability of prehospital blood products led to a miraculous outcome—and what it means for the future of trauma response in the field.

What is Shreds of Evidence?

Diving deep into the evidence, policies, and politics that shape California EMS. Each episode breaks down the clinical topics, operational challenges, and system-level forces influencing how EMS is delivered across the state. Designed for EMS professionals, healthcare leaders, and policy thinkers who want to understand what’s driving change—and what’s holding it back.