EMS Briefing: Friday, September 18, 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates relevant to your practice.
A man has pleaded guilty to the 2019 killing of a South Carolina paramedic while she was rendering aid on scene.
Health officials are issuing warnings due to a significant increase in medical emergencies linked to recreational nitrous oxide use.
The emergency medicine community mourns the loss of Dr. Nancy J. Auer, a pioneer and trailblazer in the field.
A new case series examines the feasibility and outcomes of administering prehospital blood for non-traumatic hemorrhage.
A case report highlights the successful use of whole blood transfusion during a prolonged technical rescue of a trauma patient.
This article provides a clinical review of evidence-based medical management for aortic emergencies during CCT.
Clinicians outline key strategies for identifying and managing medetomidine withdrawal in the critical care transport environment.
A new article emphasizes how high-quality preceptors directly impact student success and long-term workforce retention.
An Alabama ambulance service is facing financial penalties for failing to meet contractually obligated response times.
An Illinois municipality is conducting a comprehensive review of its ambulance service costs and mutual aid agreements.
This operational review discusses modern challenges and evolving techniques for vehicle extrication scenarios.
A comprehensive survey offers new data on the demographics, roles, and challenges of the paramedicine workforce in Australasia.