Harborview Medical Center

Harborview Medical Center researchers are studying a new approach to treating severe burns.

The PREEVEnT study looks at whether giving plasma soon after a patient arrives at the hospital can improve health outcomes. Plasma is already used in burn care, but usually later in treatment.

This study may affect you or someone you know. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts:

PREEVEnT | LITES Network PREEVEnT English / Spanish What is PREEVEnT? The “Plasma Resuscitation Early for Evaluating Volume and Endotheliopathy of Thermal Injury” trial, or PREEVEnT, is a study that will look at if giving plasma earlier to patients with bad heat burns will help people survive. Plasma is already widely u...

Celebrating Ayman Youssef, our Rookie of the Ring Award winner!

This award was presented during Patient Safety Week, which featured a boxing-inspired theme. The Rookie of the Ring award celebrates the teamwork, readiness, and innovation required to deliver safe, high-quality care. Just as a boxer depends on their gloves, their corner crew, and their training, our staff relies on strong communication, quick action, and a culture of continuous improvement

📷: Nick Meo MD, Associate Medical Director of Quality and Patient Safety, Ayman Youssef MD, Chief Resident, Quality and Safety, Bob Harrington MD, Department of Medicine