EMS Briefing: Friday, October 23, 2026

Agencies in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, have launched a collaborative prehospital whole blood program to improve outcomes for trauma patients.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, is integrating EMT case managers into its alternative response unit to enhance crisis intervention services.

Public health officials are alerting providers to emerging West Nile Virus hotspots in California that are resulting in multiple fatalities.

This article emphasizes the critical importance of compassion as a fundamental, and often overlooked, component of patient care.

New research identifies prehospital risk factors to help predict the need for early blood transfusion in pediatric trauma patients.

A Japanese study shows a nationwide notification system successfully decreased the time to first adrenaline administration in OHCA cases.

This article advocates for a more cautious approach to prehospital fluid resuscitation in patients with massive pulmonary embolism.

Research into patient experiences helps identify common but often subtle early symptoms of posterior circulation strokes.

A clinical review outlines key prehospital assessment priorities and management strategies for penetrating abdominal trauma.

A new study links sleep dysfunction in EMS providers to an increased risk of accidents and higher intent to leave the profession.

Implementing peak demand units can significantly improve response times and overall operational efficiency in urban EMS systems.

This research explores the prevalence of occupational violence in paramedicine and its serious impact on provider safety and well-being.

This article provides key recommendations for EMS providers on recognizing and responding safely and effectively to domestic violence calls.

A study utilizing integrated field monitoring offers new data on the physiological and psychological workload paramedics experience during shifts.