Newsletters/September 13, 2026

EMS Briefing: Sunday, September 13, 2026

September 13, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Good morning. Here is your daily briefing on the latest news and research impacting the prehospital environment.

📰 EMS News Recap
9/11-related cancers continue to rise 25 years after attacks
EMS1

Health data shows a continued increase in cancer diagnoses among 9/11 first responders, highlighting long-term occupational health risks.

25 years later, 9/11 carries different meaning across generations
EMS1

An analysis explores the evolving perception of the September 11th attacks between veteran providers and newer generations in EMS.

Seven Sent to Hospital After Pedestrians Struck Near MD High School
JEMS

Multiple EMS units managed a mass casualty incident in Maryland after a vehicle struck a group of pedestrians.

OH Grocery Store Evacuated After Chemical Fumes Overcome Three Workers
JEMS

A hazmat incident at an Ohio grocery store resulted in the treatment and transport of three workers exposed to chemical fumes.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
Predicting the Prehospital Blood Transfusion Need in a Large Metropolitan Center
Prehospital Emergency Care

New research identifies key prehospital predictors that can accurately anticipate the need for massive transfusion in trauma patients.

Documentation of Weight in Pediatric 9-1-1 Responses with Administration of Weight-Based Medications
Prehospital Emergency Care

A recent study highlights inconsistent documentation of pediatric weights, impacting the safety and accuracy of medication administration.

Facial Trauma: Approach, Pearls, and Pitfalls
ACEP Now

A clinical review outlines key assessment techniques and common pitfalls in the management of acute facial trauma.

Reader Responds: Fluids or Pressors in Early Septic Shock?
ACEP Now

Clinicians debate the optimal timing and priority of vasopressors versus fluid resuscitation in the initial management of septic shock.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
Harm Reduction on Campus: A National Survey of Collegiate-Based EMS Agencies
Prehospital Emergency Care

A national survey details the current landscape and adoption of harm reduction strategies within collegiate EMS organizations.

How to Reduce Patient Frustration When ED Waits Are Long
ACEP Now

An article on the psychology of waiting offers communication strategies to mitigate patient frustration during extended ambulance offload delays.

⚖️ Legislative Updates
Physicians Brace for Medicaid’s Next Coverage Changes
ACEP Now

Upcoming changes to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement policies are expected to have a significant impact on emergency care.