EMS Briefing: Thursday, September 24, 2026

This incident serves as a critical reminder of scene safety protocols for all responders operating on roadways.

A San Francisco EMS crew delivered a baby on the sidewalk after running two blocks from their ambulance which was stuck in traffic.

Officials are issuing public safety warnings in response to a dangerous new social media trend.

Pennsylvania first responders were formally commended for their successful resuscitation of a cardiac arrest patient.

The AEIOU-TIPS mnemonic offers a rapid and structured approach for creating a differential diagnosis in patients with altered mental status.

This case review highlights severe hyperthermia as a crucial and reversible differential for patients presenting with sudden collapse.

Prehospital blood programs are expanding but face significant logistical, training, and advocacy challenges for widespread implementation.

An evidence review questions the efficacy of pulse-dose steroids for various non-CNS conditions commonly seen in emergency medicine.

Rural EMS agencies in Oklahoma are facing financial crisis as operational costs increase faster than stagnant property tax-based funding.

A Washington community is expanding its mobile urgent care program to address local healthcare access gaps.

Clear, consistent, and legally defensible policies are essential for maximizing departmental efficiency and reducing liability.

A new application aims to streamline access to protocols, SOPs, and operational guides for field providers.

A Virginia city has passed an ordinance allowing public safety employees, including fire and EMS, to engage in collective bargaining.

Missouri will utilize $45 million in federal funding to support and improve various rural health and emergency services initiatives.