EMS Briefing: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

A recent industry poll reveals a significant division among EMS providers on the best approach to managing frequent 911 system users.

Legal proceedings are delayed for a West Virginia EMT facing charges related to a patient's death during transport.

Crews managed a significant multi-casualty incident in Connecticut that resulted in ten patient transports following a large vehicle collision.

A medic was assaulted while providing patient care at a Pennsylvania stadium, highlighting ongoing provider safety concerns.

New research found no association between early prehospital antibiotic administration and improved 28-day mortality in adult sepsis patients.

This article provides a clinical review of the indications, contraindications, and proper application techniques for extremity tourniquets.

Public health authorities are effectively using wastewater surveillance as a non-invasive tool to monitor community spread of measles.

A murine study indicates that combination antiviral therapies are more effective than monotherapy in treating H5N1 influenza infections.

EMS leaders can reduce adverse events by implementing systemic barriers and high-reliability practices in medication administration and patient care.

The article outlines evolving strategies for integrating EMS into dynamic threat zones to improve point-of-wounding care.

A state audit of a Washington 911 agency revealed significant financial reporting discrepancies, impacting operational transparency.

This article highlights behavioral changes, documentation inconsistencies, and unusual waste patterns as key indicators of potential drug diversion.

Advocates in Texas are pushing for revisions to a state grant program to ensure funds are more accessible and effective for rural EMS agencies.