EMS Briefing: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates from around the EMS industry.
A Virginia fire department is leveraging the PulsePoint app to improve bystander CPR rates by notifying trained citizens of nearby cardiac arrests.
A Colorado-based therapy dog program is expanding its services nationally to provide mental health support for first responders.
A new project outlines key future directions and strategies to enhance pediatric readiness across prehospital care systems.
A large-scale study will assess the clinical impact of prehospital cold water immersion as a primary treatment for exertional heat stroke.
Ongoing academic discussion evaluates the evidence and appropriate use of vacuum mattresses in the context of prehospital spinal care.
A new task force report highlights critical challenges and provides a strategic roadmap for ensuring the viability of rural EMS in New York.