Newsletters/February 2, 2026

EMS Briefing: Monday, February 2, 2026

February 2, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Monday, February 2, 2026

Welcome to your daily briefing from Prehospital Academy. Here are the top stories and clinical insights to keep you informed.

📰 EMS News Recap
Medevac crew reunites with Iowa man saved during midair cardiac arrest
EMS1

A medevac crew's reunion with a cardiac arrest survivor highlights the critical impact of advanced in-flight critical care.

Unprepared hikers in N.H. mountains risk costly rescue bills
EMS1

New Hampshire officials are warning that unprepared hikers may face significant financial responsibility for their rescue costs.

WI Worker in Critical Condition After Construction Crane Incident
JEMS

Crews responded to a complex industrial accident in Wisconsin where a worker was left in critical condition after a crane incident.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
ECGs in Acute Pulmonary Embolism – Death Threats in Little Squiggly Lines
EMCrit

New analysis reveals specific ECG patterns that are critical for the early identification of acute pulmonary embolism in the prehospital setting.

Making the Case for High-Performance Ventilation
JEMS

The article advocates for adopting high-performance ventilation techniques to improve patient outcomes in critical respiratory emergencies.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
Aviation Concepts for Emergency Medicine and EMS – The Go-Around
NAEMSP

The "go-around" is a crucial safety maneuver in air medical operations that prioritizes crew and patient safety over completing a risky landing.