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Spring, TX  April 17, 2026: Trauma is the number one cause of death for people age one to 44.  In a traumatic event when blood is lost at a rapid rate, chances of survival and recovery improve greatly with the immediate administration of blood products in the field.  In this month’s Hey Dr. K!  Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare Medical Director Dr. Jay Kovar explains the importance of ESD 11’s new plasma program.

“Our emergency pre-hospital care now includes the administration of plasma for traumatic calls,” says Dr. Kovar. “This precious resource will save thousands of lives.  Supervisor vehicles carry two units of liquid plasma in specialized coolers.  Our goal is to respond to a call with a need for plasma within 15 minutes.” 

Dr. Kovar is here to answer your questions as well, just call 281-524-7660 for more information. As always, if you are experiencing an emergency, remember to call 911.       
      

About ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare         

ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare covers a 177 square mile area of northern Harris County with over 700,000 residents, the largest ambulance-only Emergency Service District in the state of Texas.  ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare receives over 65,000 calls a year and consistently ranks among the best EMS services in the country for speed of response, patient satisfaction and quality of care. The Harris County Emergency Services District 11 Communication Center, known as Control, is recognized as an ACE Accredited Center of Excellence by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. This prestigious designation highlights our commitment to excellence in emergency dispatch services. As an ACE-accredited agency, we enjoy increased visibility in community service, enhanced support in litigation and liability management, and improved recruitment and retention, affirming the value and impact of our team’s work.        

###  Spring, TX April 17, 2026: Trauma is the number one cause of death for people age one to 44.  In a traumatic event when blood is lost at a rapid rate, chances of survival and recovery improve greatly with the immediate administration of blood products in the field.  In this month’s Hey Dr. K!  Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare Medical Director Dr. Jay Kovar explains the importance of blood products in the field.

“Our emergency pre-hospital care now includes the administration of plasma for traumatic calls,” says Dr. Kovar. “This precious resource will save thousands of lives.  Supervisor vehicles carry two units of liquid plasma in specialized coolers.  Our goal is to respond to a call with a need for plasma within 15 minutes.” 

    
Dr. Kovar is here to answer your questions as well, just call 281-524-7660 for more information. As always, if you are experiencing an emergency, remember to call 911.       
      

About ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare         

ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare covers a 177 square mile area of northern Harris County with over 700,000 residents, the largest ambulance-only Emergency Service District in the state of Texas.  ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare receives over 65,000 calls a year and consistently ranks among the best EMS services in the country for speed of response, patient satisfaction and quality of care. The Harris County Emergency Services District 11 Communication Center, known as Control, is recognized as an ACE Accredited Center of Excellence by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. This prestigious designation highlights our commitment to excellence in emergency dispatch services. As an ACE-accredited agency, we enjoy increased visibility in community service, enhanced support in litigation and liability management, and improved recruitment and retention, affirming the value and impact of our team’s work.        

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